Acute Mountain Sickness Symptoms

    Last Updated: August 16, 2022

    Acute mountain sickness is a condition that results in sudden changes in altitude due to decreased oxygen consumption. Symptoms include dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath.

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    Examine Database: Acute Mountain Sickness Symptoms

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    Examine Database References

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    3. Ginkgo Biloba - Leadbetter G, Keyes LE, Maakestad KM, Olson S, Tissot van Patot MC, Hackett PHGinkgo biloba does--and does not--prevent acute mountain sicknessWilderness Environ Med.(2009 Spring)
    4. Ginkgo Biloba - Moraga FA, Flores A, Serra J, Esnaola C, Barriento CGinkgo biloba decreases acute mountain sickness in people ascending to high altitude at Ollagüe (3696 m) in northern ChileWilderness Environ Med.(2007 Winter)
    5. Ginkgo Biloba - Chow T, Browne V, Heileson HL, Wallace D, Anholm J, Green SMGinkgo biloba and acetazolamide prophylaxis for acute mountain sickness: a randomized, placebo-controlled trialArch Intern Med.(2005 Feb 14)
    6. Ginkgo Biloba - Roncin JP, Schwartz F, D'Arbigny PEGb 761 in control of acute mountain sickness and vascular reactivity to cold exposureAviat Space Environ Med.(1996 May)