OP… I live at 5420 ft and have climbed routinely to 14K and above for over forty five years. I have exercised induced asthma, got hit one time, pulmonary edema, it’s called HAPE, at 13,700 ft in a brutally cold, vicious dry wind and snow storm. At the time I was fifty two years old and in excellent condition. I now carry albuterol, have been since then. After the attack, I saw my pulmonologist, did a stress test, ekg, echo heart Doppler, passed with flying colors. She put me on Advair, got off of it within six months. Albuterol works for me. I’m turning seventy this year and still need to work out regularly to do the things I love to do.
Honestly, you need to see a doctor and get in much better condition. Good luck and have fun.
Last edited by Climb14er; 03-24-22 at 07:34 AM.