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Most cases are mild, and symptoms improve promptly with a return to lower altitude. Severe cases may result in [[death]] due to [[respiratory distress]] or [[brain]] [[swelling]] ([[cerebral edema]]). In remote locations, emergency evacuation may not be possible, or [[treatment]] may be delayed. These conditions could adversely affect the outcome. | Most cases are mild, and symptoms improve promptly with a return to lower altitude. Severe cases may result in [[death]] due to [[respiratory distress]] or [[brain]] [[swelling]] ([[cerebral edema]]). In remote locations, emergency evacuation may not be possible, or [[treatment]] may be delayed. These conditions could adversely affect the outcome. | ||
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Overview
Natural History
Complications
- Common complications of altitude sickness include:
- Cerebral edema
- Pulmonary edema
- Respiratory distress
Prognosis
Most cases are mild, and symptoms improve promptly with a return to lower altitude. Severe cases may result in death due to respiratory distress or brain swelling (cerebral edema). In remote locations, emergency evacuation may not be possible, or treatment may be delayed. These conditions could adversely affect the outcome.