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At high altitude of around 3000 meters, a person complains of breathlessness. All of the following can be used for management EXCEPT:

A
Intravenous digoxin
B
Oxygen consumption
C
Immediate descent
D
Acetazolamide
High-Yield Explanation
High altitude pulmonary edemaHigh altitude cerebral edema/acute mountain sickness* Immediate descent to at least 2000 feet (If possible)* Rest, reclined with head elevation* O2 supplementation (SpO2 >90%)* Nifedipine or sildenafil* Immediate descent to at least 2000 feet (If possible)* Rest, reclined with head elevation* Mild - Acetazolamide* Moderate/Severe- Dexamethasone

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