{"id":1052,"date":"2026-04-13T11:08:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/mountain-medicine\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T19:33:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:33:02","slug":"mountain-medicine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/mountain-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountain Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mg-page-section mg-section-intro has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n  <p class=\"mg-kicker has-primary-color has-text-color\">Field<\/p>\n  <h2 id=\"mountain-medicine\" class=\"wp-block-heading mg-section-h2\">Mountain medicine<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"mg-lead\">Mountain Medicine is an interdisciplinary field addressing the physiology, pathologies and health risks arising from exposure to high altitudes \u2014 above approximately 2,500 m (8,200 ft). It covers acclimatisation, altitude illnesses, extreme-environment injuries, frostbite, hypothermia and medical support of mountaineering and trekking expeditions.<\/p>\n  <p>It is an internationally recognised field developed, among others, within the <strong>UIAA Mountain Medicine Society<\/strong>, <strong>ISMM<\/strong> (International Society for Mountain Medicine), and the <strong>Canadian Society of Mountain Medicine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mg-page-section mg-section-role has-gray-100-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-group mg-section-inner has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <p class=\"mg-kicker has-primary-color has-text-color\">Expedition doctor<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"role-on-an-expedition\" class=\"wp-block-heading mg-section-h2\">Role on an expedition<\/h2>\n    <p>An expedition doctor accompanies participants of high-altitude expeditions, providing medical support in conditions of limited access to hospital infrastructure. Scope of responsibility:<\/p>\n    <ul class=\"mg-check-list\">\n      <li>Assessing participants&#8217; health before and during the expedition<\/li>\n      <li>Prevention and treatment of altitude sickness (AMS, HACE, HAPE)<\/li>\n      <li>Management of injuries, wounds, frostbite and hypothermia<\/li>\n      <li>Decisions on descent or medical evacuation<\/li>\n      <li>Managing the expedition medical kit<\/li>\n      <li>Coordination with mountain rescue centres<\/li>\n      <li>Educating participants on health and safety<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mg-page-section mg-section-topics has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9a9285ff wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n  <p class=\"mg-kicker has-primary-color has-text-color\">Medical areas<\/p>\n  <h2 id=\"key-topics\" class=\"wp-block-heading mg-section-h2\">Key topics<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"mg-topic-grid\">\n    <div class=\"mg-topic-card\"><h3 id=\"acute-mountain-sickness-ams\">Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)<\/h3><p>A mild form affecting up to 30% of people above 2,500 m. Symptoms include headache, nausea and insomnia.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mg-topic-card\"><h3 id=\"high-altitude-pulmonary-edema-hape\">High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)<\/h3><p>A potentially fatal condition, typically above 2,500 m. Requires immediate descent and medical treatment.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mg-topic-card\"><h3 id=\"high-altitude-cerebral-edema-hace\">High-Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)<\/h3><p>The most severe form of altitude sickness. A direct, life-threatening emergency.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mg-topic-card\"><h3 id=\"acclimatisation\">Acclimatisation<\/h3><p>The body&#8217;s adaptation to reduced partial oxygen pressure. A process that determines the success and safety of expeditions.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mg-topic-card\"><h3 id=\"cold-injuries\">Cold injuries<\/h3><p>Frostbite, hypothermia, sunburns and snow blindness.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mg-topic-card\"><h3 id=\"expedition-medical-kit\">Expedition medical kit<\/h3><p>Medication and supplies tailored to the type, duration and exposure of the expedition.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mg-page-section mg-section-practice has-gray-100-color has-dark-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-group mg-section-inner has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <p class=\"mg-kicker has-primary-lt-color has-text-color\">Practice scope<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"what-i-do\" class=\"wp-block-heading mg-section-h2\" style=\"color:#fff\">What I do<\/h2>\n    <p>I hold a <strong>Diploma in Mountain Medicine<\/strong> (Canadian Society of Mountain Medicine) and a postgraduate degree in <strong>Extreme and Travel Medicine<\/strong> from the Jagiellonian University. In 2022 I served as an expedition doctor for Elite Exped on <strong>Everest, Lhotse and Lobuche East Peak<\/strong>, spending two months in the Himalayas.<\/p>\n    <p>Within my medical practice I offer consultations on:<\/p>\n    <ul class=\"mg-check-list mg-check-list--light\">\n      <li>Individual health risk assessment before high-altitude expeditions<\/li>\n      <li>Altitude sickness prevention strategies and acclimatisation plans<\/li>\n      <li>Assembling the expedition medical kit<\/li>\n      <li>Preparation for expeditions for people with chronic conditions<\/li>\n      <li>Medical support during expeditions<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p>I also deliver lectures and talks on mountain medicine at mountain film festivals, medical conferences and for medical students.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"mg-contact-line\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:medycynagorskapl@gmail.com\">medycynagorskapl@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mg-page-section mg-section-posts\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n  <p class=\"mg-kicker has-primary-color has-text-color\">Articles<\/p>\n  <h2 id=\"from-this-category\" class=\"wp-block-heading mg-section-h2 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8ac16654 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">From this category<\/h2>\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide mg-archive-grid is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n    <ul class=\"columns-3 mg-archive-autofit wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-885 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mountain-medicine tag-hace\">\n      \n      <div class=\"wp-block-group mg-archive-card is-layout-flow 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srcset=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220426_122431-scaled-e1691057713550.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220426_122431-scaled-e1691057713550-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220426_122431-scaled-e1691057713550-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220426_122431-scaled-e1691057713550-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220426_122431-scaled-e1691057713550-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220426_122431-scaled-e1691057713550-2048x1280.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220426_122431-scaled-e1691057713550-380x238.jpg 380w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220426_122431-scaled-e1691057713550-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220426_122431-scaled-e1691057713550-1160x725.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n        <h3 id=\"high-altitude-cerebral-edema-hace-understanding-the-most-dangerous-form-of-altitude-sickness\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.478), 1.15rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/high-altitude-cerebral-edema-hace-understanding-the-most-dangerous-form-of-altitude-sickness\/\" target=\"_self\" >High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE): Understanding the Most Dangerous Form of Altitude Sickness<\/a><\/h3>\n        <div style=\"font-size:0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-gray-500-color\"><time datetime=\"2023-08-03T10:15:22+00:00\">3 Aug 2023<\/time><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) is the most perilous and advanced manifestation of altitude sickness. While its exact mechanism is not fully&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/high-altitude-cerebral-edema-hace-understanding-the-most-dangerous-form-of-altitude-sickness\/\">Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      \n    <\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-887 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mountain-medicine tag-ams\">\n      \n      <div class=\"wp-block-group mg-archive-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n        <figure style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/acute-mountain-sickness-symptoms-prevention-and-practical-insights-for-mountain-trekkers\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214.webp 2560w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-1536x960.webp 1536w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-2048x1280.webp 2048w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-380x238.webp 380w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-800x500.webp 800w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-1160x725.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Acute Mountain Sickness \u2013 Symptoms, Prevention, and Practical Insights for Mountain Trekkers\" style=\"border-radius:6px;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-2048x1280.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-380x238.jpg 380w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220407_150002-scaled-e1691074677214-1160x725.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n        <h3 id=\"acute-mountain-sickness-symptoms-prevention-and-practical-insights-for-mountain-trekkers\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.478), 1.15rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/acute-mountain-sickness-symptoms-prevention-and-practical-insights-for-mountain-trekkers\/\" target=\"_self\" >Acute Mountain Sickness \u2013 Symptoms, Prevention, and Practical Insights for Mountain Trekkers<\/a><\/h3>\n        <div style=\"font-size:0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-gray-500-color\"><time datetime=\"2023-08-03T09:36:24+00:00\">3 Aug 2023<\/time><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a frequently observed condition that tends to be mild and self-limiting, affecting those exploring mountainous regions. However,&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/acute-mountain-sickness-symptoms-prevention-and-practical-insights-for-mountain-trekkers\/\">Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      \n    <\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-891 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mountain-medicine tag-hape\">\n      \n      <div class=\"wp-block-group mg-archive-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n        <figure style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/understanding-and-managing-high-altitude-pulmonary-edema-hape-during-mountain-travel\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-scaled.webp 1922w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-769x1024.webp 769w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-768x1023.webp 768w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-1153x1536.webp 1153w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-1538x2048.webp 1538w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-380x506.webp 380w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-800x1065.webp 800w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-1160x1545.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1922px) 100vw, 1922px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1922\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Understanding and Managing High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) during Mountain Travel\" style=\"border-radius:6px;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-scaled.jpg 1922w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-380x506.jpg 380w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-800x1065.jpg 800w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20220503_150734-1160x1545.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1922px) 100vw, 1922px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n        <h3 id=\"understanding-and-managing-high-altitude-pulmonary-edema-hape-during-mountain-travel\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.478), 1.15rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/understanding-and-managing-high-altitude-pulmonary-edema-hape-during-mountain-travel\/\" target=\"_self\" >Understanding and Managing High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) during Mountain Travel<\/a><\/h3>\n        <div style=\"font-size:0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-gray-500-color\"><time datetime=\"2023-08-01T10:18:05+00:00\">1 Aug 2023<\/time><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) is a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur when ascending to high altitudes, typically above 2,500 meters&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/understanding-and-managing-high-altitude-pulmonary-edema-hape-during-mountain-travel\/\">Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      \n    <\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-893 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mountain-medicine\">\n      \n      <div class=\"wp-block-group mg-archive-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n        <figure style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/what-is-altitude-sickness\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641.webp 1707w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-1536x960.webp 1536w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-380x238.webp 380w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-800x500.webp 800w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-1160x725.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"What is altitude sickness?\" style=\"border-radius:6px;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-380x238.jpg 380w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/himalaje-trekking-e1691060349641-1160x725.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n        <h3 id=\"what-is-altitude-sickness\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.478), 1.15rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/what-is-altitude-sickness\/\" target=\"_self\" >What is altitude sickness?<\/a><\/h3>\n        <div style=\"font-size:0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-gray-500-color\"><time datetime=\"2022-09-22T08:54:57+00:00\">22 Sep 2022<\/time><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Altitude sickness is an illness that can develop in people who travel or stay at altitudes above 2 500 m. It can&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/what-is-altitude-sickness\/\">Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      \n    <\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-895 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mountain-medicine\">\n      \n      <div class=\"wp-block-group mg-archive-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n        <figure style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/climbing-kilimanjaro-a-deceptively-easy-expedition-with-hidden-challenges\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280.webp 1280w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280-300x193.webp 300w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280-1024x658.webp 1024w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280-768x494.webp 768w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280-380x244.webp 380w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280-800x514.webp 800w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280-1160x746.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Climbing Kilimanjaro: A Deceptively Easy Expedition with Hidden Challenges\" style=\"border-radius:6px;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280-380x244.jpg 380w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280-800x514.jpg 800w, https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mount-kilimanjaro-1025146_1280-1160x746.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n        <h3 id=\"climbing-kilimanjaro-a-deceptively-easy-expedition-with-hidden-challenges\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.478), 1.15rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/climbing-kilimanjaro-a-deceptively-easy-expedition-with-hidden-challenges\/\" target=\"_self\" >Climbing Kilimanjaro: A Deceptively Easy Expedition with Hidden Challenges<\/a><\/h3>\n        <div style=\"font-size:0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-gray-500-color\"><time datetime=\"2018-06-19T11:29:46+00:00\">19 Jun 2018<\/time><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa&#8217;s highest peak, may seem like a straightforward endeavor, often touted as a non-technical climb accessible to adventurers of&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/medycyna-gorska.pl\/en\/climbing-kilimanjaro-a-deceptively-easy-expedition-with-hidden-challenges\/\">Read more \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      \n    <\/li><\/ul>\n    \n  <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Field Mountain medicine Mountain Medicine is an interdisciplinary field addressing the physiology, pathologies and health risks arising from exposure to high altitudes \u2014 above approximately 2,500 m (8,200 ft). 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