Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination indicated a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. What is altitude sickness?Doctor's answer:
Typically, in clinical diagnosis, high-altitude sickness mainly refers to individuals entering high-altitude areas, where the lower atmospheric pressure triggers a series of pathological and physiological responses in the body. At this time, acute pulmonary edema and acute cerebral edema may occur again. Moreover, there is a certain mortality rate, so in such cases, immediate treatment must be administered. The recurrence of high-altitude sickness is related to individual sensitivity. If the condition stabilizes, it is recommended to return to the mainland as soon as possible and avoid staying there for too long.