Travel health Private
Altitude sickness
Preparing for a trek? Prevention medicine and practical advice.
Adults
From £25
15 min
GPhC registeredNHS partner
Overview
Altitude sickness, explained.
Altitude sickness can affect anyone above 2,500m. We can supply acetazolamide where appropriate and explain how to acclimatise safely. Common signs include headache at altitude, nausea and dizziness, shortness of breath.
Altitude sickness
What's included
- Acetazolamide tablets
- Acclimatisation planning
- Hydration advice
How it works
- 1Book online or walk in
- 2A private consultation with a pharmacist
- 3Treatment or advice the same day
Good to know
- Confusion, breathlessness at rest or a wet cough at altitude: descend and get urgent help
Travel health
From £25
- For
- Adults
- Duration
- 15 min
- Type
- Private
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