How to Cure Altitude Sickness

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If you are planning a trip to higher elevations above sea level and this is your first time travel higher up you may experience headaches, nausea, insomnia, and shortness of breath. You will need to prepare your self to avoid these types of side affects. Altitude sickness could affect anyone especially if your body has not adjusted. Remember the higher the elevation the lower the level of oxygen.

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Step 1

Avoid smoking, this decreases your oxygen level along with the higher elevation could make breathing very difficult. If you have breathing difficulties or any lung condition, avoid traveling to the mountain and desert areas.
Step 2

Avoid drinking alcohol as this could affect your coordination, cut back on caffeine such as tea and coffee. Do drink plenty of water and stay well hydrated as the higher altitudes have less moisture in the air. You will need to drink enough water so that your urine runs clear to avoid altitude sickness.
Step 3

Make sure you have plenty of rest and are well nourished, an extremely healthy body could adjust much better than an unhealthy one. This step is number one in helping to cure altitude sickness.