Introduction
AMS, hypobaric hypoxia
ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS, HYPOBARIC HYPOXIA
In recent years, mountain climbing has become a popular activity for pleasure, work, and athletic competitions. However, inadequate acclimatization to hypobaric hypoxia results in a series of symptoms known as acute mountain sickness (AMS). AMS is relatively common among new travelers, affecting >30% of individuals ascending to 3500 m and >70% of those ascending above 6000 m [Maximum oxygen consumption (VOVO