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Mountainsickness is also known as 'AltitudeSickness' or AMS which is the abbreviation of 'acute mountain sickness'.
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What is it called in medical terms when you move from lower elevation to higher elevation and get sick?
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
What has the author Carlos Monge M written?
Carlos Monge M. has written: 'Life in the Andes and chronic mountain sickness' -- subject(s): Influence of Altitude, Mountain sickness 'Acclimatization in the Andes' -- subject(s): Influence of Altitude, Mountain sickness
Why do we get altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness occurs when people increase altitude too quickly. What is the cause of altitude sickness? Acute mountain sickness is caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness. You are at higher risk for acute mountain sickness if: You live at or near sea level and travel to a high altitude. Oct 16, 2017
What is alltitude sickness?
It is acute mountain sickness, that means when you go to high altitude, you will feel low air pressure and uncomfortable.
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