By Stephen, M.D. Bezruchka
Remain fit at excessive heights with this pocket guide—now up to date with the most up-tp-date info on getting ready for and adapting to altitude.
·Updated instructions for individuals going to altitude (heights above 7,000 toes) with pre-existing medical conditions resembling center stipulations, diabetes, and cancer
·A convenient thesaurus and easy-to-read tables overlaying signs and symptoms, altitude disorder, and excessive altitude drugs
·Case stories of actual events and a question-and-answer part support readers greater comprehend basic concerns approximately altitude and its results, and more
This new version offers the most recent details on prevention and remedy of altitude illness—from getting ready for altitude to spotting and treating the indications of acute mountain affliction, together with excessive altitude pulmonary and cerebral edemas. suited to either amateur and professional hikers, climbers, trekkers, and skiers, Altitude disorder, second variation, additionally comprises an up to date exam of the way altitude interacts with yes medications, a brand new part on utilizing the net to discover additional info approximately altitude affliction, and lots more and plenty extra.
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