How to respond to high altitude anoxia in Tibet?
Those with strong high altitude adaptability generally need 1-2 days to eliminate the hypoxia symptoms, while those with weak adaptability need 3-7 days. Those with some adaptability can drink more buttered tea, since it can help relieve altitude stress.
“Gaoyuan’an”, a drug that can help relieve cerebral hypoxia, is available in the local drugstores, It will cost $50 or so.
You will have to see a doctor in a hospital if altitude reaction becomes very serious. It’s suggested that those who suffered from altitude hypoxia, a mild organic heart disease, hypertension, heart cerebrovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, or diabetes, who smoke frequently, and who aged above 40 or 50 should take in two bottles of oxygen each day. Each bottle can supply oxygen for 12-14 consecutive hours. Two bottles can ensure 24-hour oxygen supply.
If you are not a member of the above groups, you can take in a bottle of oxygen at night, and it may help you recover from fatigue quickly and adjust your organic functions.