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·Updated guidelines for people going to altitude (heights above 7,000 feet) with pre-existing health conditions such as heart conditions, diabetes, and cancer
·A handy glossary and easy-to-read tables covering symptoms and signs, altitude illness, and high altitude drugs
·Case studies of real situations and a question-and-answer section help readers better understand general issues about altitude and its effects, and more

This new edition provides the latest information on prevention and treatment of altitude illness—from preparing for altitude to recognizing and treating the symptoms of acute mountain sickness, including high altitude pulmonary and cerebral edemas. Suited for both novice and seasoned hikers, climbers, trekkers, and skiers, Altitude Illness, 2nd Edition, also includes an updated examination of how altitude interacts with certain drugs, a new section on using the web to find more information about altitude illness, and much more.

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DON'T CLIMB WITHOUT THIS BOOK!!	Customer Rating:
This is a great small pocket book. It's meant to carried with you while you climb. Has everything you need to help prevent and treat different types of Altitude Illness.

Going High?

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If you are going on up to the mountains, this book may be of some value to you since you or those around you could be subject to altitude sickness. It seems prudent to know about since the consequences can be serious. The book is small enough to fit into your pack or even pocket easily. The book does a good job describing the symptoms and treatments for the disease. I plan to keep mine with my first aid supplies.

Concise and Authoratative

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Stephen Bezruchka really doesn't want you to die of altitude illness, and this feeling permeates his new edition of Altitude Illness: Prevention and Treatment. Fortunately, anyone who reads this book will have all the knowledge they need to make the right decisions and avoid a tragic outcome. Altitude illness is common, easily recognizable, and there is no need to die from this cause. Unfortunately, as his very vivid case reports demonstrate, if you try hard enough, or make enough wrong decisions, it is possible to die from altitude illness. Anyone planning a high altitude sojourn could benefit from the knowledge in this compact book.

DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT...

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This is a wonderful, well written and well organized little book, sized to travel with its owner. It fits easily into one's pocket for easy access. It provides valuable information at one's fingertips. One should read this book before climbing or trekking above 7,000 feet (2,000 meters). It could save one's life. The book is chock full of valuable information, and everything is explained in laymen's language. It explains what altitude sickness is, so that one may recognize its presence, and advises the reader on how to prevent it. It also provides treatment information for the various types of altitude illnesses to which one may fall prey. This is a must have book for anyone who wants to stay healthy while scaling new heights. If one should think that this book is unnecessary, one need only pause to reflect upon the dedication found on the flyleaf of the book, "To those who died of altitude sickness". Enough said!

The book to bring to altitude

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I just returned from a 6 000 meter climb (OK, 5 890...) and found this little book very helpful. Dr. Bezruchka gives us exactly the information needed, in clear concise form. There are flow-charts that help you assess the condition of your companions, or yourself. For a little fun around the camp pass the book around and try to pick out the authors little tiny gems of very dry wit -- not as easy as it sounds, but they are there...