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Severe instances of high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) can lead to death if not treated quickly. | *[[Coma (patient information)|Coma]] | ||
*[[High altitude cerebral edema]] (brain swelling). Severe instances of high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) can lead to death if not treated quickly. | |||
*[[Pulmonary edema (patient information)|Pulmonary edema]] | |||
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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. | |||
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Complications=
- Coma
- High altitude cerebral edema (brain swelling). Severe instances of high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) can lead to death if not treated quickly.
- Pulmonary edema
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.