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Altitude sickness is not dependant on your age or even your level of fitness; anybody can experience the effects. The most important factor in reducing the risk of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) is to ascend slowly, allowing time to acclimatise. Once symptoms are present you must DESCEND IMMEDIATELY. It is tempting to rush into things when you arrive in countries at altitude but wait a couple of days before doing any strenuous activity or ascending further. If you are travelling with someone else keep an eye on each other for signs of trouble.
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