Reverse Altitude Sickness: A Life-Threatening Condition
Reverse altitude sickness (RAS), also known as hyperoxia-induced altitude decompression sickness (HADS) or oxygen toxicity, is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can occur when an individual breathes pure oxygen at low altitudes. While altitude sickness is typically associated with high altitudes, RAS develops when divers or pilots rapidly ascend from deep dives or … Read more