How to prevent altitude sickness? 20

Altitude sickness is based on the individual's constitution, and the degree of reaction is also different, most of which are chest tightness, palpitation, and shortness of breath. If it is serious, it is recommended to leave the highland area. If it is mild, the symptoms can be relieved by inhaling oxygen, and at the same time, drinking butter tea can control altitude sickness.

Altitude sickness can be prevented in advance; Before entering the plateau, you can take some products to prevent altitude sickness in advance; The effect of Tibetan Rosea safflower and Rhodiola rosea is good!

It is also known as altitude sickness and mountain sickness, and strictly speaking, it is a type of altitude sickness. It is a common disease unique to the plateau area after the human body rapidly enters the plateau above 3,000 meters above sea level and is exposed to the low-pressure and low-oxygen environment.

Altitude sickness prevention.

1) Just enter the plateau, the action should be slow rather than fast, do not walk quickly, let alone run, can not do physical labor, it is best to spend half a day completely resting and resting.

2) The temperature difference on the plateau is particularly large, and it is easy to catch a cold, so you should take measures to keep warm to prevent colds and respiratory infections caused by colds. Colds are one of the main causes of acute high-altitude pulmonary edema.

3) Do not overeat, so as not to increase the burden on the digestive organs, it is better not to drink alcohol and smoke.

4) Eat more vitamin-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits. Drinking plenty of water can effectively maintain water in the body and increase the body's resistance.

5) Start taking drugs to prevent altitude sickness one week in advance, such as Omo Blue Tablets, Rhodiola Rosea, Gao Yuankang, etc.

The scenery of the plateau area is very beautiful, but it is easy to suffer from altitude sickness if you are not adapted. Let me tell you how to pre-laugh and prevent altitude sickness.

01 Don't exercise vigorously: If you have just arrived in a plateau area, you are not yet used to it. Don't do strenuous exercise, not even walking at top speed. to avoid altitude sickness.

02 Don't overeat: When you first arrive in the plateau area, don't overeat because you want to eat local food, which will increase the burden on your stomach and make you prone to altitude sickness.

03 Eat more fruits and vegetables: If you want to prevent altitude sickness, then you should eat more fruits and vegetables because they are rich in vitamins. and drink plenty of water.

04 Take medicine: If you want to prevent altitude sickness in advance, then you can take some medicine in advance. Rhodiola, for example, can improve tolerance to hypoxia.

For high-altitude tourists, the prevention of altitude sickness is an important issue of vital importance. The key points of prevention and simple first aid knowledge should be well known in advance.

Do a good physical examinationIn order to prevent altitude sickness, you should go to the hospital before traveling to the plateau. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, various respiratory insufficiencies, structural heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, hypertension, gastrointestinal diseases, neurological and psychiatric diseases, severe chronic diseases, etc. are not suitable for highland tourism. When safety is uncertain, hypoxic testing should be performed.

Physical and mental preparation. Psychological preparation: Eliminate fear, learn about the highland environment, characteristics and health care from books and experienced tourists, and enhance self-confidence.

Do adaptive exercises. Such as mountaineering, long-distance running, load walking, etc., to increase lung capacity and enhance adaptability. Understand the local climate characteristics, bring adequate clothing, pay attention to cold and warmth, and avoid acute upper respiratory tract infection.

Acclimatization training is to prevent altitude sickness, and attention should be paid to after entering the altitude:

Maintain a good attitude, eliminate unnecessary fear of the plateau, avoid excessive mental tension, and let the body fully rest.

Avoid getting cold. The plateau climate is cold, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and the body is prone to respiratory tract infection after cold, and it is easy to induce acute altitude sickness.

In the first two days, avoid strenuous activities and heavy physical labor, and climb slowly to help the body gradually adapt.

The diet should eat more high-sugar, high-quality protein foods, which is conducive to overcoming the adverse effects of low oxygen.

Do not smoke, do not drink or drink less alcohol to reduce oxygen consumption.

It is best to take anti-altitude sickness health supplements for 3 to 5 days after entering the plateau.