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==What is Altitude sickness?==
==What is Altitude sickness?==
Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers at high altitude (typically above 8,000 feet or 2,400 meters).


==What are the symptoms of Altitude sickness?==
==What are the symptoms of Altitude sickness?==

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What is Altitude sickness?

Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers at high altitude (typically above 8,000 feet or 2,400 meters).

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