Altitude Sickness; Pregnancy Bedrest From: The Washington Post | Date: October 11, 1988| Author: | Copyright 1988 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Q. During a vacation out West this summer, I got sick from being at high altitudes in the Rockies. I'm planning on going back for a ski vacation and have some questions.

At what altitude does the body become affected? Five thousand feet didn't bother me at all, but I was miserable at 8,000 feet for a few days. Can high altitudes become dangerous? Life-threatening? What are the warning signs? What can I do to prevent altitude sickness?

A. About 40 million people around the world travel to high altitudes each year, many without knowing the symptoms of altitude illness. During each summer, ...

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