A person unacclimitised develops pulmonary edema in
Correct Answer: 2 - 3 days
Description: A small percentage of people who ascend rapidly to high altitudes become acutely sick and can die if not given O2 or rapidly moved to a low altitude. The sickness begins from a few hours up to about 2 days after ascent. Two events frequently occur. Acute cerebral edema and acute pulmonary edema.
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