Acute Mountain Sickness

To prevent acute mountain sickness:
*Do exercises to keep you fit before coming to Tibet.
*Avoid catching cold before you entering Tibet and after arrival.
*Make sure you have a good sleep the night before you flying to Lhasa.
*You'd better not to take any activities for the first day in Tibet.
*After getting off your airplane in the airport, walk slowly, take some deep breath.Don't push yourself when climbing up to passes, rather take plenty of breaks.Ascend to higher altitude gradually. Do not ascend any higher if you feel bad.
*Drink extra fluids.
*Eat light, high-carbohydrate meals for more energy.
*Prepare some AMS pills according to your doctor's suggestion and avoid sedatives.
*Avoid alcohol and cigarettes.