Altitude sickness historical perspective
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]
Overview
Chronic mountain sickness (CMS) is also known as Monge's disease, after its first description in 1925 by Carlos Monge.[1] HAFE or High Altitude Flatus Expulsion was first described by Joseph Hamel in c. 1820. It was rediscovered in 1981 by Paul Auerbach and York Miller[2].
Historical Perspective
Discovery
- Altitude sickness was first discovered by Paul Auerbach and York Miller in 1981.[1]
- High Altitude Flatus Expulsion was first described by Joseph Hamel in 1820.[2]
- The association between smoking and the development of altitude sickness was first discovered in 1986.
Impact on Cultural History
Famous Cases
- The following are a few famous cases of disease name: