Andrew Hooge, CSCS
Symptoms of Altitude Sickness
High altitude is defined by elevations above 5280 feet (approximately 1 mile high). A sudden change in environment from sea level to high altitude can produce symptoms of dizziness, nausea, insomnia, diarrhea, restlessness, and shortness of breath. Palpitations or fast heartbeat, headache, nasal congestion, coughing, increased flatulence or gas, easy […]