Want to know more about altitude illness? Click here and read what Dr.
Yak has to say at MusaMasala.com. Check out my post on acute mountain sickness
(AMS) and the most current recommendations. Also take a look at the brand
new Altitude Tips card (you can also download it at the site). The card is now being distributed to trekkers
in Nepal. It will soon be translated into Nepali for the use by porters and local
guides. The tips are meant for any altitude travel, so do not worry
if you have not bought your ticket to Nepal (yet!).
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Here are some highlights about AMS:
1.
Headache is the key symptom.
2.
Avoid AMS by following the recommended ascent profile.
3.
Do not ascent any further if you have symptoms
of AMS. That’s when you put yourself at risk of getting the really bad stuff - HACE
or high altitude cerebral edema.
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| Trekker in red jacket with HACE being helped down at Thorung La pass (17,769ft) |
You must be wondering what is MusaMasala.com… Musa Masala
was initially started as a book project
to help fundraise for the construction of Wongchu Sherpa Memorial Hospital in
Khumbu Valley. Although this is still the goal and the book creation is in full
swing, the website grew into something bigger than what was initially
envisioned. It is now a site that connects local Nepalis (who do most of the
blogging) with each other, NGO’s and travelers who work, live or visit Nepal.
The website supports development projects in Nepal, women’s empowerment, and
culturally informed and healthy travel.
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| Listen to mighty Dr. Yak |
