The best way to relieve plateau reaction includes rest, oxygen therapy, medication, and off-site treatment.
1. Rest: Once a plateau reaction occurs, you should stop the behaviors that lead to plateau reaction, rest in bed, and replenish fluids until the plateau reaction is relieved.
2. Oxygen therapy: Almost all cases can be relieved after inhaling oxygen through nasal cannula or mask.
3. Medication: Plateau reaction may cause headache, if headache can take some painkillers, such as aspirin, ibuprofen and other drugs. If you feel nausea and vomiting, you can inject prochlorperazine. In severe cases, oral dexamethasone or a combination of dexamethasone and acetazolamide may be required.
4. Off-site treatment: If the above measures cannot alleviate the plateau reaction, or even cause it to worsen, the patient should be sent to a lower altitude area as soon as possible.
The use of specific drugs is recommended under the guidance of professional doctors.