Following Ascent by Lowlanders to High Altitudes, When Do Symptoms

question 3

Multiple Choice

Following ascent by lowlanders to high altitudes, when do symptoms of acute mountain sickness normally appear?

• A) 1-6 hours
• B) 24-36 hours
• C) 12-24 hours
• D) 6-12 hours

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