High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) HAPE results from fluid buildup in the lungs. The fluid in the lungs prevents effective oxygen exchange. As the condition becomes more severe, the level of oxygen ...

Many individuals, especially those not accustomed to high elevations, may find it challenging to adapt to the environment due to lower oxygen levels. This could result in altitude sickness ...

In people not adapted to life at altitude, the sparse oxygen can impair fetal growth, causing issues that can last a lifetime ...