Altitude Sickness (AMS) Treatment in Nepal
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is common for travellers ascending quickly in Nepal's high regions — including the Everest, Annapurna, Langtang and Manaslu areas. It typically begins with headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and trouble sleeping as the body struggles with lower oxygen at altitude.
Kafal Care provides assessment and treatment support for travellers with altitude symptoms — at your hotel or accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and gateway towns — and connects you with the right care quickly.
Know the Warning Signs — This Can Be Serious
Mild AMS often improves with rest, hydration, and not climbing higher until symptoms settle. But altitude illness can progress to HAPE (fluid in the lungs) or HACE (brain swelling), which are life-threatening emergencies. Seek urgent help and descend immediately if you experience breathlessness at rest, a persistent cough, confusion, loss of coordination, or severe, worsening headache.
How We Help
Our team assesses your symptoms and oxygen levels, supports you with hydration and medication as appropriate, advises clearly on whether you can rest, must descend, or need emergency referral, and provides documentation for your travel insurance. The most important treatment for serious altitude illness is always prompt descent and emergency medical care — we help you act fast.