In today’s episode we talk to Christine Ebert-Santos, MD. Listen to pediatric medical experts discuss how higher altitude impacts children Their bodies may have acclimated, but genetic adaptation takes many generations to achieve. Fortunately, preparation can help ease symptoms and discomfort.Įven children who live at high elevations can experience altitude-related health complications. Children who travel to high altitude locations risk developing some form of acute altitude illness. Many families are concerned about the impacts of altitude on their children. They hope to enjoy activities such as sightseeing, hiking and climbing. These require emergency treatment and may be signs of high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) or high altitude cerebral edema (HACE), which are more rare in Colorado but can happen at much higher elevations.įor those of you that are interested, here’s a detailed article about training at altitude.Families interested in a little more adventure might travel to high altitude locations. More serious symptoms of altitude sickess include coughing, severe headache, vision changes and difficulty breathing. Find a drink that contains only natural ingredients and a combination of vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes.Ĥ. This is super important! The best way to stay hydrated is by using a drink containing electrolytes and energy boosters. It will just make your elevation sickness worse.ģ. Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol consumption. Consider staying a night at an elevation that is 1/2 or ¾ of your final destination altitude, to let your body adapt.Ģ. Here are a few easy steps for altitude sickness prevention:ġ. The higher and faster you go to altitude, the greater risk you are for high altitude effects and high altitude sickness. People who feel ‘hung over’ at altitude.People who are more fatigued at altitude.Athletes who want to perform their best at altitude.People who have had altitude sickness in the past.People traveling to elevations above 5000 feet.Most symptoms of elevation sickness can be prevented or minimized by staying hydrated, getting rest and taking it easy when first arriving at altitude.īe able to recognize and treat the symptoms of high altitude sickness early are the keys to a positive outcome. More severe altitude sickness symptoms that require immediate medical treatment and getting to a lower elevation include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, shortness of breath, and elevated blood pressure. This is why it’s always a good idea to take it easy on the alcohol when vacationing at high altitude. Many people liken altitude sickness to feeling ‘hung over’ from alcohol. Mild symptoms include: fatigue, headache, dehydration, difficulty sleeping and general unease. High altitude effects can range from the very mild to life threatening. The thinner air at altitude is a major cause of altitude sickness. Altitude sickness symptoms are diverse, but oftentimes unmistakable, especially in newcomers to higher elevations, typically above 7,500 feet. Altitude sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), occurs when a person’s body is struggling to adapt to high altitude. Click to Call: 97 Schedule Appointment Altitude Sickness PreventionĪltitude sickness prevention is important for all mountain travelers.
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