Altitude sickness

Altitude sickness is a condition that is caused by high altitudes. The symptoms include hyperventilation, nausea, exhaustion, and cerebral edema. There can be several causes of altitude sickness, but the main reason is the gradual shortage of oxygen as someone ascents to such a high altitude.

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Altitudinal, Altitudinal migrant, Alto, Alto clef, Alto-Relievo