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==Diagnosis== | |||
#Swelling of face and distal extremities is common (20% of trekkers at 14,000ft) | #Swelling of face and distal extremities is common (20% of trekkers at 14,000ft) | ||
#Often associated with AMS but not in all cases | #Often associated with AMS but not in all cases | ||
==Treatment== | |||
#Resolves spontaneously with descent | #Resolves spontaneously with descent | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 00:49, 13 June 2012
Diagnosis
- Swelling of face and distal extremities is common (20% of trekkers at 14,000ft)
- Often associated with AMS but not in all cases
Treatment
- Resolves spontaneously with descent
See Also
Source
Tintinalli