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Revista de Neuro-Psiquiatría
Print version ISSN 0034-8597
Abstract
SALINAS-PIELAGO, Joel. Review on the use of coca tea in prevention of acute mountain sickness. Rev Neuropsiquiatr [online]. 2016, vol.79, n.3, pp.166-168. ISSN 0034-8597.
In recent years, an increasing number of tourists visiting high altitude zones and places in Andean countries are, in turn, making a concomitant greater risk of developing acute mountain sickness. In the Andean region, coca tea is frequently used for the prevention of this condition. However, existing evidence does not seem to support such use and, on the contrary, it is estimated that it may increase the symptoms. The convenience of not to encourage the use of coca tea for the prevention of acute mountain sickness, is suggested.
Keywords : Erythroxylaceae; tea; altitude sickness; primary prevention.