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What is Lake Louise Score for AMS Diagnosis about?
The Lake Louise Score (LLS) is used to diagnose Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). It involves assigning points from 0-3 for each of five symptoms: headache, gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, dizziness, and difficulty sleeping. The symptoms must have occurred within 4 days of rising in altitude. A total score of 3-5 indicates mild AMS, while a score of 6 or more signifies severe AMS. People showing AMS symptoms should not ascend further and should descend if symptoms worsen or include signs of more severe altit
- Author
- Tom Mallinson
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- EN