Immediate descent is treatment of choice - minimize exertion
If cannot descend use combination of:
Supplemental O2 - An oxygen concentrator is often used at high altitude ski resorts after the patient is titrated down to nasal cannula. A portable oxygen tank is used for ambulation. Can completely resolve the<unk>  edema within 36-72hr
Hyperbaric bag - (e.g. Gamow Bag). Should not delay descent, if possible.
Keep patient warm (cold stress elevates<unk>  artery pressure)
Use expiratory positive airway pressure mask
Nifedipine 30mg ER q12hr (or 20mg normal-release q8hr)
May consider the other medications listed below that are usually used for prevention
Supplemental O2 - An oxygen concentrator is often used at high altitude ski resorts after the patient is titrated down to nasal cannula. A portable oxygen tank is used for ambulation. Can completely resolve the<unk>  edema within 36-72hr
Hyperbaric bag - (e.g. Gamow Bag). Should not delay descent, if possible.
Keep patient warm (cold stress elevates<unk>  artery pressure)
Use expiratory positive airway pressure mask
Nifedipine 30mg ER q12hr (or 20mg normal-release q8hr)
May consider the other medications listed below that are usually used for prevention
May consider the other medications listed below that are usually used for prevention
High altitude pulmonary edema
Asthma
High altitude cerebral edema
Bronchitis
High altitude peripheral edema
CHF
Acute mountain sickness
COPD