Aeropathy

/ɛərˈɒpəθi/ noun

Any disease or condition caused by exposure to air or changes in air pressure, such as altitude sickness.

From aero- (air) + -pathy (disease or suffering). This medical term emerged in the 19th century as people began traveling to high altitudes via balloons and trains.

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