Definition of Mountain sickness

1. Noun. Nausea and shortness of breath experienced by mountain climbers above ten thousand feet.

Generic synonyms: Altitude Sickness

Medical Definition of Mountain sickness

1. A condition that results from prolonged exposure to high altitude. Symptoms include a continuous dry cough, shortness of breath, poor exercise tolerance, dizziness, headache, sleep difficulty, anorexia, confusion, fatigue and a rapid pulse. Treatment includes the immediate movement to a lower altitude. Prophylaxis has been accomplished successfully with the use of acetazolamide (Diamox). (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mountain Sickness

mountain parsley fern
mountain partridge
mountain pass
mountain peak
mountain phlox
mountain pine
mountain pride
mountain quail
mountain range
mountain rice
mountain rimu
mountain rose
mountain sandwort
mountain sheep
mountain sickness (current term)
mountain sickness (current term)
mountain skink
mountain spinach
mountain spleenwort
Mountain Standard Time
mountain starwort
Mountain State
mountain sumac
mountain swamp gum
mountain tea
mountain tent
mountain tick fever
Mountain Time
mountain trail
mountain viscacha

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