Altitude Illness in the Andes
Dr Jason Rajakulendran, TMA Sandringham. A recent holiday to the Andean mountains of Ecuador & Peru highlighted to me the importance of careful preparation for any time spent at altitude. The Andes as the world’s second highest mountain range, allow relatively easy flight access to stunning high-altitude regions and active pursuits. As I climbed above […]
To Climb a Mountain
What does it take to climb a mountain? Curiosity, a burning desire, a challenge (personal or external), a social conscience…
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
… Prepared by TMA Member Maitland: Dr Puru Sagar Chromis A survey among travelers departing from Cuzco International airport in Peru showed that almost half of all travelers (48.5%) interviewed reported symptoms of altitude sickness, and 17% had severe AMS. One in five travelers with AMS was forced to alter their travel plans. Three people […]