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Write the causes and symptoms of Altitude sickness

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Altitude sickness is caused by being at a high altitude where air pressure is low. This happens because of prior acclimatisation to such a condition. Some symptoms are-
1) Shortening of breath.
2) Exhaustion and fatigue.
3) Swelling of the hands, feet and face.

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