Chronic mountain sickness

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Diagnosis

  1. Excessive polycythemia for a given altitude (Hb >20
    1. Occurs in pts living at high-altitude who have COPD, sleep apnea or impaired resp drive
  2. Head ache, difficulty thinking, impaired peripheral circulation, drowsiness

Treatment

  1. Phlebotomy
  2. Relocation to lower altitude
  3. Home O2 use

See Also

High Altitude Medicine

Source

Tintinalli

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