As many high-altitude regions of the world become more popular holiday destinations, travellers need to understand how to prepare for highaltitude travel and how to deal with its potential consequences. In this article, Professor Andrew Peacock looks at the effects of high altitude on the human body and discusses how to prevent or treat diseases associated with, or made worse by, high altitude.
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