Serious Altitude Illness at the South Pole.

Gradual ascent is impractical for personnel deploying to the South Pole due to logistical challenges. Prevention of altitude illness relies on prophylactic medications such as acetazolamide and behavioral modifications including hydration and avoidance of overexertion. We present three recent cases of altitude illness that occurred in previously healthy individuals at the South Pole.

You're the flight surgeon: eosinophilic esophagitis.

Ramage MH. You're the flight surgeon: eosinophilic esophagitis. Aerosp Med Hum Perform.