Exploring High Altitude Illness and Acetazolamide

This chapter investigates the effects of acetazolamide on endurance performance at high altitudes, revealing mixed findings from recent studies. It also examines the relationship between antidiuretic hormone (ADH) levels and acute mountain sickness (AMS), questioning the connection between ADH elevation and AMS symptoms. Additionally, the chapter discusses the management of exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) and highlights treatment efficacy in endurance athletes.

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