Karinen Heikki, Jalkanen Juho
Tampereen yliopiston terveystieteen laitos Medisiinarinkatu 3, 33521 Tampere.
Duodecim. 2010;126(4):443-50.
Mountain sickness is a common problem upon climbing rapidly to an elevation above 2500 metres. The symptoms are mostly mild, passing within a couple of days. If the symptoms and lack of adaptation to thin air are neglected, the symptoms may quickly become worse, leading to a life-threatening cerebral or pulmonary edema. Every physician providing travel counseling should be aware of this disease and the correct measures for its management.
高原病是快速攀登到海拔2500米以上时常见的问题。症状大多较轻,几天内就会消失。如果忽视这些症状以及对稀薄空气缺乏适应的情况,症状可能会迅速恶化,导致危及生命的脑水肿或肺水肿。每位提供旅行咨询的医生都应了解这种疾病及其正确的处理措施。