Travel Health

Travel First Aid Kit Essentials

With an ascent to high elevations, the oxygen you breathe in begins to drop, which may even lead to mountain sickness. Some of the mild symptoms of altitude illness include headaches, nausea, and/or tiredness. This includes medications like Acetazolamide (Diamox), Nifedipine, and dexamethasone, which can be prescribed by a doctor for acclimation; other alternatives could …