A member from Tampines, Singapore, was in Khote in the Chaurikharka region of Nepal after time on Mera Peak when he reported symptoms consistent with high altitude pulmonary edema. Through messaging he described cough, shortness of breath and an inability to keep pace with his group, noting that his condition had not improved with descent and medication. Following assessment, the operations team authorized helicopter evacuation from Khote to a hospital in Lukla. There he was evaluated and diagnosed with an upper respiratory tract infection, treated and discharged in stable condition. Reviewing physicians agreed with the management plan and advised that he have his blood pressure rechecked once he returned home.