Andrew M. Luks M.D., UW Medicine - Altitude Illnesses Outdoors & Offline with Bryan Schaeffer

Dr. Andy Luks explains altitude physiology and acute altitude illnesses. Learn practical steps on how to prepare for high-altitude environments.

Here are some great resources to learn about altitude illnesses.



How to prevent altitude sickness:

https://theuiaa.org/uiaa/how-to-avoid-and-prevent-altitude-sickness/

High Altitude Doctor:

http://www.highaltitudedoctor.org/

Recommendations for high-altitude travel:

https://theuiaa.org/mountain-medicine/medical-advice/



WMS Guidelines :

https://www.wemjournal.org/article/S1080-6032(19)30090-0/fulltext