New Findings on Altitude Sickness
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 3:05 pmAltitude sickness is two illnesses, according to Edinburgh scientists. From the BBC: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edi ... e-26786483
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 3:05 pmRe: New Findings on Altitude Sickness
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:29 pmWould be nice to know what the "two illnesses" are.
Re: New Findings on Altitude Sickness
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:55 pmRe: New Findings on Altitude Sickness
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:00 pmhttp://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0081229
"In contrast, sleep disturbance and headache are each commonly reported without the other. This is consistent with the hypothesis that distinct pathogenetic mechanisms underlie sleep disturbance and headache at high altitude."
"In contrast, sleep disturbance and headache are each commonly reported without the other. This is consistent with the hypothesis that distinct pathogenetic mechanisms underlie sleep disturbance and headache at high altitude."