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Altitude sickness is two illnesses, according to Edinburgh scientists.
The condition, triggered by falling oxygen levels, causes mild sickness, headaches and life-threatening problems affecting the heart, lungs and brain.
Researchers at Edinburgh University said they had shown it is actually "at least two separate syndromes".
The scientists said climbers and skiers who suffer from the potentially deadly condition could be treated more effectively following the new insight.
Altitude sickness occurs at heights above 2,500 metres.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-26786483
The condition, triggered by falling oxygen levels, causes mild sickness, headaches and life-threatening problems affecting the heart, lungs and brain.
Researchers at Edinburgh University said they had shown it is actually "at least two separate syndromes".
The scientists said climbers and skiers who suffer from the potentially deadly condition could be treated more effectively following the new insight.
Altitude sickness occurs at heights above 2,500 metres.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-26786483