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Logan Stout

HAPE “High Altitude Pulmonary Edema,” A Deadly Complication of Altitude Sickness

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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema or “HAPE” is a fairly unknown consequence of rapid ascent to high altitudes which can be fatal if not caught and treated properly. According to the International HAPE Database the illness is one of the top killers in individuals and recreationalists exposed to high altitudes. Many put themselves at risk of the illness frequently and have no […]

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Logan Stout | October 1, 2017
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