II. Definition
- Edema on ascending to altitudes over 2400 meters
III. Related Conditions
IV. Epidemiology
- More common in women
V. Signs
- Facial and Leg Edema
- Provoked by high salt diet
- Resolves with diuresis on altitude descent
Aka: High Altitude Edema
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