If you must ascend rapidly or have a history of altitude illness consider the use of Diamox for prevention. It can also be used for treatment of mild altitude illness. Diamox contains sulfa, and should be avoided by anyone with a history of sulfa allergy. Mild symptoms of AMS may be treated with rest, Diamox, and simple analgesics. HACE and HAPE may need to be treated urgently.
Most important treatment is rapid descent.
This occurs due to information overload to the brain. Too many conflicting signals reach the brain from the inner ear and the eyes. Certain individuals may be more susceptible to this condition. Young children aged two to twelve seem to be most affected. It occurs rarely in children under age two and in adults over 60.