High Altitude Headaches and Diet Limits
A reader asks about headaches at high altitude and alcohol's role. Dr Donohue explains altitude headaches are blood vessel related from low oxygen, worsened by alcohol, and advises gradual ascent, minimal exertion first days, avoiding alcohol, and discussing pretrip medications with a doctor.
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Safety warning on forbidden fireworks goes public
Washington AP reports the Consumer Product Safety Commission warns of bootlegged fireworks before July Fourth. The agency cites risks of blindness, amputations, and deaths from illegal factories, noting 21 incidents since 1978 causing 25 deaths, 58 injuries, and over $7 million in property losses.
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