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Dexamethasone for prevention of AMS, HACE, and HAPE and for limiting impairment of performance after rapid ascent to high altitude: a narrative review
REVIEW | Updated：2026-03-26

    • Dexamethasone for prevention of AMS, HACE, and HAPE and for limiting impairment of performance after rapid ascent to high altitude: a narrative review

    • “A new study explores the use of dexamethasone to prevent acute altitude illnesses during rapid high-altitude ascents. Researchers found it effective at altitudes above 4000 m with doses of 8−16 mg/d. Further trials are needed to optimize its application.”
    • Military Medical Research   Vol. 13, Issue 1, Pages: 159-168(2026)

    • DOI：10.1186/s40779-025-00634-y    

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    • Received：03 July 2024，

      Accepted：24 July 2025，

      Online First：11 August 2025，

      Published：2026-01

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  • Johannes Burtscher, Hannes Gatterer, Beth A. Beidleman, et al. Dexamethasone for prevention of AMS, HACE, and HAPE and for limiting impairment of performance after rapid ascent to high altitude: a narrative review[J]. Military Medical Research, 2026, 13(1): 159-168. DOI： 10.1186/s40779-025-00634-y.

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