Attitude Sickness

Altitude sickness is a common condition that can occur when you climb to a high altitude too quickly.

The decrease in atmospheric pressure makes breathing difficult because you aren’t able to take in as much oxygen. Most cases are mild, with symptoms that can include:

• headache
• nausea
• dizziness
• exhaustion

In rare cases, altitude sickness can cause fluid to build up either on the lungs or the brain. These are very serious conditions and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of severe altitude sickness can include:

• a bubbling sound in the chest
• worsening breathlessness
• coughing up pink, frothy liquid
• clumsiness and difficulty walking
• confusion leading to loss of consciousness