I plan to travel to Tibet. It is said that people who go for the first time will have altitude sickness, which is very dangerous. How dangerous is it? Will you die?

It is normal to have altitude sickness, because the oxygen content in human plateau is only 80% of that in the mainland.

People who enter the plateau for the first time will have symptoms of dizziness, tinnitus, fatigue and difficulty walking. This is a natural physiological reaction of the body to adapt to the changes caused by altitude, such as air pressure difference, low oxygen content and dry air. In severe cases, symptoms such as abdominal distension, vomiting and chest tightness may occur.

Timely treatment won't kill you, so bring your own first aid equipment.

According to people's physique, the degree of rebellion is different. Some people don't respond at all.

Now Yunlai Hotel in Lhasa has a central oxygen supply system, and every room has enough oxygen.

There is plenty of oxygen at night, so it is no problem to travel normally during the day.

How to avoid or reduce altitude sickness? Most people have mild or severe altitude sickness when they first arrive at the plateau. What kind of people generally have no rules to follow. The best way to avoid or reduce altitude sickness is to face it with a good attitude. Many reaction symptoms are caused by psychological effects. For example, people who are afraid of the plateau and lack the mental preparation and determination to overcome it will have more chances to have altitude sickness.

It is suggested that when you first arrive at the plateau, don't walk fast, let alone run, do manual labor or overeat, so as not to increase the burden on the digestive organs. Don't drink and smoke, eat more foods rich in vitamins such as vegetables and fruits, drink more water, keep warm, take fewer baths, and avoid catching a cold and consuming physical strength. Don't take oxygen at first, try to adapt yourself, otherwise you may never be able to live without oxygen at the plateau.

You can take some drugs to relieve altitude sickness: Rhodiola sachalinensis (taken at least 10 days in advance), Gao Yuan 'an (taken after arriving in Tibet), American ginseng buccal tablets, Nuodikang capsules (very useful for relieving extreme fatigue), Baifuning (very useful for controlling headache caused by altitude sickness), American ginseng (very useful for relieving extreme fatigue), quick-acting Jiuxin pills (not allowed to take more), and so on. The symptoms of altitude sickness can be eliminated within 1-2 days for people with strong adaptability to altitude, and it takes 3-7 days for people with weak adaptability.