Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Rohrer, B; Pfurtscheller, K.
Children and high altitudes Background and practical consequences for dealing with children exposed to high altitude.
MONATSSCHR KINDERH. 2020;
Doi: 10.1007/s00112-020-00940-w
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- Background Due to a steady increase in mountain sports there are also more and more parents who wish to take their children with them to mountainous environments. This raises questions concerning special risks for children who are exposed to high altitude. Objective The aim of this article is to give pediatricians a tool to answer these questions and help them advise concerned parents about what to consider and which preventive measures must be made when planning a trip at high altitudes with children. Material and methods To achieve this goal a systematic literature research was carried out (mainly in PubMed) and the results were compared and summarized for the clinical practice. Results The results showed that altitude-related illnesses can also occur in children and these illnesses should be prevented, diagnosed and treated through specific methods and actions. In addition, other mountain-related factors, such as exposure to the sun, the cold and the increased need of fluid intake all play an important role. Conclusion There is no strong reason to advise against taking children to mountainous areas as long as they are healthy and the appropriate precautions are respected. If so, mountain sports can even induce positive developmental effects; however, high altitude should be avoided with children suffering from acute or chronic illnesses.
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