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Ep 159: A 30-Year-Old at High Altitude

Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep

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Understanding Acute Mountain Sickness and Acclimatization Strategies

This chapter explores how age can impact health at high altitudes and examines common sleep issues encountered in such environments. It also reviews a study on oxygen desaturation during exercise and wraps up with a focus on effective strategies, particularly gradual ascent, to prevent altitude sickness.

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