Whether it is a mountaineering expedition or just a relaxing skiing holiday, many people ascend to great heights every year. We spend a lot of time and money planning the perfect trip. Nobody wants to ruin that trip with altitude sickness. That's why many people turn to Altitude Dream for ... read more
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When to use Acetazolamide against altitude sickness?
Acetazolamide such as diamox ® is a medication that can be used in altitude sickness if you do not have the option to sleep in a height tent beforehand and in one of the following situations: Situations when Acetazolamide can be used If in the past you have ... read more
Prevent altitude sickness
Altitude sickness is often the biggest game breaker during holidays or expeditions in the mountains. Fortunately altitude sickness can usually be prevented by taking a number of simple precautions and / or acclimatizing at home to the altitude. In the overview below we summarize those measures ... read more
My Kilimanjaro preparation: Mieke Thomas
When the height tent was erected in my bedroom at home, I sent some laughs to family and friends. Slightly skeptical about sleeping in such a tent. I often have to go to the toilet several times at night and do it half asleep. The next 4 weeks I have to ... read more
eBook about altitude sickness with useful tips
How to stay healthy is a medical source of information for people who want to spend their holidays at altitudes above 2500 meters. This group mainly consists of hikers and hikers, but also snowboarders, mountain bikers and skiers. This eBook mainly focuses on the problems of ... read more
Where can I find more information about altitude sickness?
Trekking to and in high-altitude areas has a lot to offer. Beautiful tours, panoramic views, the thrill of reaching the top of a four- or five-thousand-year-old and memories that echo for a long time. The thin air also entails a risk: you can get altitude sickness if you are unlucky. ... read more
Questions from altitude travelers
Question: Once you have been acclimatized to a certain height, how long do you stay acclimatized, is that a few days before such a height, a week or can you for example a month after you have been at 4000 m again store away without having to acclimatize again? ... read more
What to do in case of acute altitude sickness?
We now assume that you are among the climbers who are either very susceptible to altitude sickness or who have not been disturbed by the advice, because you have had altitude sickness. It is also possible that you have it even more seriously and that your complaints suit too much fluid in the lungs or ... read more