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Alternate Names : Altitude Illness
Acute Mountain Sickness | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Diagnosis of AMS begins with a history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order a cranial CT scan or cranial MRI to look for swelling in the brain.
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Author: James Broomfield, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 07/09/01