High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) Can Occur At Lower Altitudes High-altitude pulmonary edemaย (HAPE) is a life-threatening accumulation of fluid in the lungs that occurs in healthy people used to living at low altitudes who travel above 2,500 meters (8,200ย ft). However, cases have also been reported between (1,500โ2,500 m.) or (4,900โ8,200 ft.) in more vulnerable people. HAPE remains the major cause of death related to high-altitude exposure. Before HAPE was understood […] Climbing Nick Retterer | February 1, 2020 0 Comments
Ski Season is Just Around the Corner, Educate Yourself about HAPE When most people fantasize about a big ski trip, the only health aspect they know is altitude sickness.ย Often times, consuming a sufficient amount of water and overall understanding and listening to your body can be fine and most people do not run into an issue.ย There is more to be informed about, including HAPE. What is HAPE? It stands […] Featured Article Grant Weaver | July 17, 2019 0 Comments