India, June 25 -- For many travellers, destinations such as Ladakh, Kashmir, Spiti Valley, or other mountain regions are bucket-list experiences. While the fear of acute mountain sickness (AMS), also known as altitude sickness, may raise caution for some, they still travel to these high-altitude exposure destinations, as oxygen cylinders, hydration, and sometimes even medications can help them pull through.

However, for people living with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, or other lung conditions, these travel plans often come with an important question: Is it safe to travel to high altitudes? To understand the risks and whether high-altitude travel is possible for those with lung issues, HT Lifestyle spok...