The risk of altitude sickness such as AMS can increase due to certain medical conditions such as any form of respiratory disease or medications like sleeping pills. Before making any ascent on the mountains, it is always beneficial to inform your guide of any medical complications or the medications that you have been regularly using. The best ways to help your body acclimatize and avoid altitude sickness are as follows:

• Refrain from taking alcohol, tobacco produces and any other elements that may impede the delivery of oxygen to your brain and body
• Eat small portions but quite frequently with more carbohydrate constituents
• Drink sufficient water to stay away from dehydration. Colorless urination means that you are properly hydrated
• Whenever possible, sleep at a lower altitude
• Climb the mountain gradually and stop for a few days to rest and acclimatize for every 600 to 800m
• Get ample rest and take it easy
• Nap whenever you can
• Walk at a slower pace than you would at sea level in order to avoid over-exertion
• Learn the tactics of identifying the early symptoms of altitude sickness