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== Diagnosis == Altitude sickness is typically self-diagnosed since symptoms are consistent: nausea, vomiting, headache, and can generally be deduced from a rapid change in altitude or oxygen levels. However, some symptoms may be confused with [[dehydration]]. Some severe cases may require professional diagnosis which can be assisted with multiple different methods such as using an [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] or [[CT scan|CT]] scan to check for abnormal buildup of fluids in the lung or brain.<ref name="Clinical Examination Systematic Review 2017"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=What Is Altitude Sickness? |url=https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/altitude-sickness |access-date=2021-07-02 |website=[[WebMD]] |language=en}}</ref>
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