Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitude http://www.princeton.edu Description of altitude related illnesses, their symptoms and their treatment. | |
Outdoor Places http://www.outdoorplaces.com Basic description of common illnesses encountered at various altitudes with prevention tips. | |
Pardoes Altitude & Acclimatization Page http://www.pardoes.com Information on proper acclimatization and hydration to reduce the incidence of altitude illness. Discussion of altitude's effect on diet, menstruation, and medications. Bibliography and links. | |
Supplemental Oxygen for the General Aviation Pilot http://www.dr-amy.com Article on determining the need for supplemental oxygen at density altitude. | |
Urinary Leukotriene E4 Levels in HAPE http://infoventures.com Abstract of a study of the association between urinary excretion of leukotriene-E4 (LTE4) and high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) in order to determine whether HAPE involves inflammatory mechanisms. | |
Warning: Altitude Sickness Shouldn't Be Taken Lightly http://www.healthy.net Article from Health World about the effects of altitude on exercise. | |
WebMD - Altitude Sickness http://www.webmd.com Explains causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. | |