New data identifies two key risk factors for high-altitude pulmonary edema, a leading cause of death on the mountain.

High altitude-we all enjoy that tremendous view from a high summit, but there are risks in going to high altitude, and it's important to understand these risks. Here is a classic scenario for ...

Travelers trying to conquer more steep heights, such as 14,000 feet, are more at risk for developing one of the two forms of serious altitude sickness. High altitude pulmonary edema, or HAPE, is a ...

Setting Leadville-100 is a difficult high-altitude ... a course elevation of 2804–3840 m in Leadville, Colorado. Participants All runners completed the pre-race survey and half (n=308, 48%) completed ...

You may be at a higher risk for developing altitude sickness, particularly if you: Speak with a healthcare provider before you visit a higher-elevation area, especially if you have any underlying ...

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