Diving and altitude medicine

Diving suitability

For many years, we have been conducting diving fitness examinations in accordance with GTÜM recommendations. Our current certification is valid until 2028. The examination includes a medical history, physical examination, otoscopy, lung function test, and resting ECG. Depending on age or as needed, further tests will be performed. After the examination, you will receive a medical certificate confirming your fitness for recreational diving. Billing is based on the German fee schedule for physicians (GOÄ).

• Detailed medical history, i.e. medical history (past complaints and illnesses taking diving into account)
• Detailed physical examination (general condition, skin, eyes, nose, ears, musculoskeletal system, etc.)
• Special examinations, e.g. of the eardrums (otoscopy), lung function diagnostics, ECG or stress ECG

Very rarely, from a medical point of view, diving must be completely discouraged.

High-altitude medicine

Altitude medical advice

With the increase in trekking tours and expeditions to high alpine regions, knowledge about altitude acclimatization and the treatment of altitude sickness is becoming ever more important. Adaptation to high altitudes is only possible to a limited extent.

Up to 2,500 meters, healthy people in good shape generally have no problems. Above this altitude, the body requires increasingly longer adaptation periods. Above 5,500 meters, complete adaptation is no longer possible.

Adaptation initially occurs through deeper breathing to absorb more oxygen and increased cardiac output.