![]() If you plan to travel to a high altitude and sleep there, you can feel ‘weird’ or even get a bit sick if you don’t ascend gradually. How can I help prevent or alleviate altitude sickness? Medicines are available to shorten the time it takes to get used to the high altitude. They should first get used to the altitude they are at.Ī person whose symptoms are getting worse while resting at the same altitude must go to a lower altitude or risk a more serious illness. However, it is recommended that people with (severe) altitude sickness do not continue nor go up in altitude. Mild altitude sickness can be treated with painkillers for a headache. What medication can help with altitude sickness? If you give your body some rest and time, you’ll feel fine and will be able to live an active live (doing tours, being up and busy all day, do a trek to Machu Picchu, etc). If you are a healthy person with no or not too much overweight, you should be fine, and the process of adjusting to the altitude should come naturally. ![]() Pregnant women can make short trips to high altitudes, but they should talk with their doctor because they may be recommended not to sleep at altitudes above 12,000 feet.People with diabetes should be aware that their illness might be difficult to manage at high altitudes.People with pre-existing conditions should talk with a doctor before traveling to high altitudes: Should I talk to a doctor before travelling to a high altitude? It is best to arrive in Cusco a few days before the starting date of your tour to Machu Picchu. But you should know that this is the ‘official’ time for your budget to adjust.Įspecially if you prepare for trekking in Peru, like the Inca Trail or the Salkantay trek, we recommend you plan accordingly. ![]() Not all travellers in Peru have this much time to ‘wait’ before they explore their new destination, of course. Generally speaking, the process of acclimatization to high elevations takes 3–5 days.
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