I'm going to take annual leave to visit Qinghai Lake. I heard the altitude is quite high. What about altitude hypoxia?

If you plan to visit Qinghai Lake, the altitude is really high, and there may be lack of oxygen on the plateau. Here are some suggestions to deal with altitude hypoxia:

1. Adapting to the plateau environment in advance: If possible, adapting to the plateau environment in advance can reduce the occurrence of altitude sickness. It is recommended to adapt to the higher altitude environment at least one week before departure to reduce physical discomfort.

2. Diet adjustment: At high altitude, due to the thin oxygen, the body needs more energy to maintain normal metabolism. Therefore, we should pay attention to increasing diet nutrition and eat more digestible high-calorie foods, such as chocolate and candy.

3. Exercise: Proper exercise can increase the endurance of the body. It is recommended to gradually increase the amount of exercise, such as jogging and swimming, a few weeks before going out.

4. Drug prevention: If there is a real risk of altitude hypoxia, you can take some drugs to prevent it at the doctor's suggestion, such as ridge and rhodiola.

5. Symptom relief: If there are symptoms of altitude hypoxia, such as headache, nausea and vomiting, etc. It can be relieved by resting, drinking water and inhaling oxygen. If the symptoms are serious, you should go to the hospital in time.

In short, before traveling to high altitude areas, we should fully understand the basic knowledge of altitude hypoxia and take corresponding preventive measures to reduce the occurrence of altitude sickness. If you feel unwell, you should take timely measures to relieve symptoms and ensure a pleasant and safe journey.