Altitude Sickness Products
Acetazolamide
Effective treatment to ease the symptoms of Altitude Sickness.
£24.00
Malaria Awareness
Countries at Risk of Malaria
Travellers heading to destinations above 2,500 metres (8,200 feet) are most at risk of altitude sickness. This includes popular regions such as the Andes in South America, the Himalayas in Nepal and Tibet, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the Rockies in North America, and mountainous areas in Peru, Bolivia and northern India.
Even moderate elevations in Europe, such as ski resorts in the Alps, can trigger mild symptoms if you ascend too quickly. Before your trip, our travel-health specialists can assess your route and provide the right prevention plan and medication to help you acclimatise safely.
Symptoms of Malaria
Altitude sickness occurs when your body cannot adapt quickly enough to reduced oxygen at high elevations. Common symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, fatigue and difficulty sleeping.
If ignored, the condition can progress to more serious complications such as high-altitude pulmonary oedema (HAPE) or high-altitude cerebral oedema (HACE), which require immediate medical attention.
At Camden Travel Clinic, our clinicians provide advice on gradual ascent, hydration and suitable medication (such as acetazolamide) to reduce your risk and help you travel confidently at high altitude.