altitude sickness
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Of these, about 22,000 hectares are legal -- grown to be chewed as a stimulant, brewed into a tea thought to combat altitude sickness or used in religious rituals.
From Barron's
The most important treatment for any level of altitude sickness is to safely go down to a lower elevation as soon as possible.
From Seattle Times
Two of those rescued were treated for altitude sickness while a third suffered a minor case of frostbite, the report said.
From Fox News
Nepal mountaineering officials have denied any outbreak on the mountain, citing only altitude sickness and other ailments common in the cold, harsh, low-oxygen environment where climbers stay in close quarters.
From Seattle Times
Ness was initially thought to be suffering from altitude sickness, but was diagnosed with coronavirus after being airlifted from base camp.
From BBC
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