Does change in barometric pressure per given time at high altitude influence symptoms of acute mountain sickness on Mount Fuji? A pilot study

Does change in barometric pressure per given time at high altitude influence symptoms of acute mountain sickness on Mount Fuji? A pilot study

Abstract Background Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a common, transient condition characterized primarily by headaches, and it can also be associated with fatigue, dizziness, and nausea with vomiting. The symptoms of AMS are most pronounced after the first night spent at a new altitude. At sea leve...

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Main Authors: Masahiro Horiuchi, Misato Watanabe, Satomi Mitsui, Tadashi Uno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Physiological Anthropology
Subjects:
Arterial hypoxemia
Headache
Perceived sleep quality index
Rapid ascent
Sleep disturbance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40101-021-00256-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40101-021-00256-y

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