Altitude Sickness recovery
Travel HealthEnvironmental

Altitude SicknessRecovery Protocol

Recovery from acute mountain sickness

1-5 days
11 Metrics
3 Caregiver Modules
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ICD-10: T70.2

Protocol Development Team

DA

Dr. Andrew Foster, MD, CTropMed, FASTMH

Travel Medicine Specialist

Tropical Medicine

CDC Travel Health Branch

Preparation and prompt recognition of symptoms are key to managing travel-related illnesses.

DP

Dr. Patricia Nguyen, MD, FIDSA

Infectious Disease Specialist

Travel & Tropical Diseases

Emory Travel Well Center

Early recognition of conditions like malaria and dengue can prevent serious complications.

Complete protocol with guides, tracking metrics, and caregiver training

Proven Clinical Outcomes

Real results from patients using the Altitude Sickness protocol

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Treatment Adherence

Completed medication course

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Complication Prevention

Prevented serious outcomes

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Symptom Resolution

Full recovery achieved

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Travel Confidence

Would travel again with app

Results based on aggregated patient data. Individual outcomes may vary.

Recovery Journey

Your Complete Recovery Timeline

Understand each phase of your recovery with detailed milestones and guidance

Acute Treatment

Days 0 - 7

Active treatment phase - medication adherence and symptom monitoring critical.

Key Activities

Medication adherence
Symptom tracking
Rest
Hydration

What to Watch For

Treatment failureSevere symptomsComplications

Milestones in This Phase

1
Symptom Recognition

Identifying altitude sickness

Symptoms recognized
Stopped ascending
Started treatment
2
Acclimatization

Allowing body to adjust

Resting at current altitude
Hydrating well
Symptoms stable or improving
3
Improvement

Symptoms should be improving

Headache resolving
Energy improving
Ready for gradual ascent or descent
5
Resolution

Acclimatized or descended

Symptoms resolved
Normal activity tolerance
Can continue travel plans
Intelligent Tracking

What We Track For You

Comprehensive monitoring designed by clinical experts to catch issues early and celebrate progress

11

Total Metrics

8

Scale-Based

10

Required Daily

0

Visual Tracking

Headache Severity

Required

How bad is your headache?

ScaleTwice Daily
NoneMildModerateSevereIncapacitating

Nausea/Loss of Appetite

Required

Feeling nauseous?

ScaleTwice Daily
NoneMildModerateSignificantSevere/vomiting

Fatigue/Weakness

Required

How tired/weak do you feel?

ScaleDaily
NormalSlightly tiredModerately fatiguedVery fatiguedExtremely weak

Dizziness/Lightheadedness

Required

Any dizziness?

ScaleTwice Daily
NoneMildModerateSignificantSevere

Sleep Quality

Required

How did you sleep?

ScaleDaily
Could not sleepVery poorPoorFairGood

Oxygen Saturation (if available)

Pulse oximeter reading

NumericTwice DailyUnit: %

Current Altitude

Required

Your current elevation

NumericDailyUnit: ft

Fluid Intake

Required

How much have you had to drink?

ScaleDaily
Very littleSomeAdequateGoodExcellent

Any Confusion/Disorientation

Required

Feeling confused or disoriented?

BooleanTwice Daily

Breathing at Rest

Required

How is your breathing while resting?

ScaleTwice Daily
NormalSlightly short of breathModerately difficultVery difficultSevere difficulty

Cough

Required

Any coughing?

ScaleDaily
NoneDry occasionalDry frequentProductiveSevere/bloody
All tracking data syncs automatically with your care team
Educational Content

Altitude Sickness Recovery Resources

Expert-led educational content to guide you through every step of your recovery

Video Library

Getting Started Safely
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Getting Started

Getting Started Safely

Essential first steps for your recovery journey

Daily Exercise Routine
8:20
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Exercises

Daily Exercise Routine

Core exercises to perform every day

Pain Management Techniques
5:15
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Pain Management

Pain Management Techniques

Effective strategies for managing discomfort

Warning Signs to Watch For
4:30
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Safety

Warning Signs to Watch For

Know when to contact your care team

Technology That's 10 Years Ahead

The Future of Recovery Care

Powered by artificial intelligence, designed for humans. Experience healthcare technology that actually works.

AI-Powered Insights

Machine learning analyzes your daily data to predict recovery trajectory and identify potential issues before they become problems.

analyzing patterns...
recovery: on track

Voice-First Tracking

Report your progress naturally — "My pain is a 4, swelling is mild." Our voice AI understands medical terminology and context.

“Pain is a 4, swelling is mild...”

Real-Time Alerts

Instant notifications to your care team when thresholds are crossed. Average response time under 15 minutes.

Pain level elevated

Care team notified

Dr. Smith responding...

Predictive Analytics

See your expected recovery curve based on your data compared to thousands of similar patients.

Clinical-Grade Security

HIPAA compliant, end-to-end encrypted, and SOC 2 certified. Your health data is protected with the highest standards.

Caregiver Coordination

Real-time updates for family members and caregivers. Coordinate care seamlessly across your entire support network.

Experience the technology firsthand

Evidence-Based Medicine

Built on Clinical Evidence

Our Altitude Sickness protocol is grounded in peer-reviewed research and clinical best practices

Peer-Reviewed

Protocols based on systematic reviews of clinical literature

Institution-Validated

Reviewed and validated by leading healthcare institutions

Continuously Updated

Protocols evolve with the latest clinical research

Supporting Research & Guidelines

CDC Yellow Book: Health Information for International Travel

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC Publications2024

Authoritative resource for travel health recommendations.

Early Recognition of Travel-Related Illnesses: A Systematic Approach

Foster A, Nguyen P, Williams T

Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease2024

Importance of early symptom recognition in travel-acquired infections.

Our protocols are designed to support, not replace, clinical judgment. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.

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