A Patient’s Request for Steroids to Enhance Participation in Wilderness Sport and Adventure

Controversies exist for high altitude mountaineering. There can be a fine line between prevention and management of altitude illness and sports performance. Understanding the pathophysiology of altitude illness, medication pharmacology, and an individual's personal health profile & goals are integral components of understanding the issue.

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