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Acute mountain sickness (AMS) – factsheet

Last updated: July 2025

ASDMAC - Acute Mountain Sickness - Fact Sheet

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This factsheet has information on Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) for treatment and prevention.

You can also use the Acute Mountain Sickness checklist.

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