Patho Physiology of High Altitude Illnesses
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human beings tempting them to come, explore and conquer them. The magnitude of these explorations was limited but still one comes across many writings and its extent especially in Alps and Andes. In 20th Century with opening of these areas for economic activities, tourism and as battle ground in Indo-China war and Indi-Pak war at Siachin, the real extent of manifestations were noticed. Air travel has also compounded the problem by enabling unacclimatised travelers to reach high altitude. The exact incidence of Acute Mountain Sickness is unknown as mild symptoms are not reported and ignored as travel related exertion.
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