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    High-elevation airfields pose altitude sickness risks for aviation personnel and passengers. This review covers symptoms and offers prevention and management strategies for high-altitude environments.

    Area of Science:

    • Aviation Medicine
    • Environmental Physiology

    Background:

    • High-elevation airfields are common in commercial and military aviation.
    • Rapid ascent to altitudes above 1,524 m can trigger altitude sickness symptoms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the symptom complex of altitude sickness.
    • To offer recommendations for prevention and management of altitude sickness in aircrew, support personnel, and passengers.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of altitude sickness symptoms.
    • Compilation of prevention and management strategies.

    Main Results:

    • Identified common symptoms associated with high-altitude exposure.
    • Provided actionable recommendations for mitigating altitude sickness.

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    Conclusions:

    • Altitude sickness is a significant concern for aviation operations at high elevations.
    • Proactive measures are crucial for ensuring the health and safety of individuals operating in high-altitude airfield environments.