Altitude sickness
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| Altitude sickness | |
|---|---|
| Term | Altitude sickness |
| Short definition | headaches, dizziness, and nausea usually experienced at heights above 8,000 ft because of reduced oxygen in the air |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Altitude sickness (definition) headaches, dizziness, and nausea usually experienced at heights above 8,000 ft because of reduced oxygen in the air
==Altitude sickness (overview)==