On Mar 21, 2:31*pm, "Roy Clark, \"B6\"" wrote:
Posted on MedPageToday

Did my MD thesis on high-altitude pulmonary edema

Do you know of any reported cases of glider pilots getting high-
altitude pulmonary edema? I am not aware of any.

At least four factors are unique in wave flight compared to
mountaineering 1)Duration of flight is several hours 2)Physical
exertion is minimal 3)Reclining position 4)Not sleeping and minimal
eating. Do you think these factors might help explain the rarity of
this complaint?

Pilots also abstain from alcohol prior to flight. Pilots do get
headaches but that is is probably dehydration.

On a pessimistic note, if I crash I don't want to be dosed with blood
thinners.