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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
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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

    • “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.”
    • Johannes Burtscher , Hannes Gatterer , Beth A. Beidleman , Martin Burtscher
    • Military Medical Research Vol. 13, Issue 1, Pages: 159-168(2026)

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

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    • Accepted：24 July 2025 ，

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