Background: Travelling to high altitude for entertainment or work is sometimes associated with acute high altitude pathologies. In the past, scientific literature from the lowlander point of view was mostly based on mountain climbing. Nowadays, altitude descent and evacuation are not mandatory in populated highland cities. Methods: We present how to diagnose and treat acute high altitude pathologies based on 50 years of high altitude physiology and medical practice in hypobaric hypoxic diseases in La Paz, Bolivia (3,600m; 11,811ft), at the High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute (HAPPI – IPPA) altitudeclinic.com.Results: Acute Mountain Sickness, High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, and High Altitude Cerebral Edema are all medical conditions faced by some travelers. These can occasionally present after flights to high altitude cities, both in lowlanders or high-altitude residents during re-entry, particularly after spending more than 20 days at sea level.Conclusions: Acute high altitude ascent diseases can be adequately diagnosed and treated without altitude descent. Traveling to high altitude should not be feared as it has many benefits;
Chronic Mountain Sickness (Cms) Misdiagnosed As High Altitude Cerebral Edema (Hace) At Extreme Altitude (6400 M/21000 Ft)
