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Recent Examples of altitude sickness
Fischer also died from exposure as he was said to have been overcome with severe altitude sickness.
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Ibuprofen Ibuprofen can also be taken to prevent altitude sickness.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Using oxygen for an hour while experiencing altitude sickness or while sleeping can be effective.9
A healthcare provider can prescribe supplemental oxygen to reduce the risk of altitude sickness for people with underlying health conditions.8
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—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Climbing one of the Seven Summits is no small feat, as hikers wrestle with the effects of altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro treks that typically span from five to nine days.
—Mary Robnett, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Ibuprofen Ibuprofen can also be taken to prevent altitude sickness.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Using oxygen for an hour while experiencing altitude sickness or while sleeping can be effective.9
A healthcare provider can prescribe supplemental oxygen to reduce the risk of altitude sickness for people with underlying health conditions.8
8.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Climbing one of the Seven Summits is no small feat, as hikers wrestle with the effects of altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro treks that typically span from five to nine days.
—Mary Robnett, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitude sickness
Noun
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Despite 120 people starting the trial, only 55 completed it due to intolerance to the VR system (motion sickness).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Apr. 2025
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Additional activities include studies on blood and bone health, as well as motion sickness.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Use this after a night of one too many cocktails, or simply add to your in-flight water to prevent dehydration or mountain sickness.—
Krista Simmons,
Sunset Magazine,
4 July 2024
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By Martin Enserink, Science Photography by Tom Bouyer, Expedition 5300 Journalist Martin Enserink journeyed high into the Andes to write about research into the effects of chronic mountain sickness — traveling, effectively, into thin air.—
STAT staff,
STAT,
24 Dec. 2019
Noun
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This may be due to morning sickness and diet preferences.2 Dietary sources of magnesium or supplements can help reduce these risks.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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For many pregnant women, morning sickness is one of the toughest early symptoms to manage.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Altitude sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitude%20sickness. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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