AMS disease refers to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), the most common altitude disease. It affects individuals who ascend to high altitudes too quickly.
Understanding Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
AMS is a condition that can affect people who travel to high altitudes, typically above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters). According to studies, approximately 40 to 50 percent of people who live at a low altitude and sleep at an altitude above 10,000 feet (3000 m), and approximately 25 percent of those sleeping above 8000 feet (2400 m) develop AMS.
Key Aspects of AMS:
- Cause: Rapid ascent to high altitudes without proper acclimatization.
- Prevalence: Common, especially among those not accustomed to high altitudes.
- Altitude Threshold: Can occur above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters), with higher risk above 10,000 feet (3,000 meters).
