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Physiological Effects Of Altitude

Premium Questions

Dr. Raju A.T MD

bronchitis about once or twice a year - also, the previous question I asked about the effects of high altitude on angina is because of the contemplated move - one more thing, I also have been... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Raju A.T ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kerry Pottinger MD

sweaty and yet did not have breakfast in the morning but only a glass of water, how would you explain the physiological mechanism of the above effects? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kerry Pottinger ( Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist)
Dr.  Rakesh Madhyastha MD

How does Dexamethazone work for Altitude Sickness? Ive tried everything else, Ive a daughter and grandchild in the XXXXXXX mountains at 10,000 feet.What are the side effects?? E-Mail YYYY@YYYY ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Nephrologist)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

says this is a physiological dose and can be taken for life - is this correct? I want to reduce dosage to 2.5 mg and then stop it all together - what would be symptoms and risks of lowering dose and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda MD

Hi, I am having shortness of breath , having trouble sleeping. Have just come to high altitude. I have been a XXXXXXX time resident in high altitude for 30 years. I am 77 years old YYYY@YYYY ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda ( Geriatrics Specialist)

Public Forum Discussions

null MD

srinagar, presently i am having my Job location in Leh ladakh;region at an high altitude ;what effects i may have in my health;living at an high altitude ; ... View answer

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Dr. Prasad MD

altitude trek? I was advised to take diamox as this will decrease any further efects of altitude while on a ...Hi, I was diagnosed with labyrinthitus after a high altitude trek a couple years... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prasad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Awadhesh P Singh Solanki MD

Can you direct me to some articles about the possible effects of high altitude on moods. I live at ........some days OK.....others dramatically different.....barometric pressure and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. ARUNESH UPADHYAY MD

very well. I, however am concerned with long term effects. I have herd bonethinning ?, should I be taking a calcium supp.? What about other physiological effects from long term use Thanx? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. ARUNESH UPADHYAY ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sumit Bhatti MD

DR. i have csf, i remmber that i have flight my job aerial photography the pilot drop from high altitude to low altitude very fast it cause high pressure to my head and ear i feel shark somthing moving ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sumit Bhatti ( ENT Specialist)