Altitude sickness' is a set of symptoms that occur when people are at a high altitude, i.e. elevations of about 1,500 metres.

A 54-year-old man from Punjab died of high altitude sickness and hypoxemia at Darcha on the Manali-Leh National Highway in ...

Low oxygen levels in Darcha poses a risk for travellers with pre-existing respiratory problems. A 54-year-old man from Punjab died of high altitude sickness and hypoxemia at Darcha on the Manali ...

According to Spiti police, the deceased had come to Himachal with his wife and daughter; after returning from Leh, he reached Darcha on Sunday, where he fell ill.

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Altitude sickness, also known as mountain sickness, occurs due to decreased oxygen levels at higher elevations. Key causes include:- Reduced air pressure at high altitudes leads to lower oxygen ...

Traveling at high altitude can be hazardous. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and ...

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