A LIFE-SAVING TOOL
If you are going to high altitude on a trek or a climb, you may suffer from Hypoxia or Pulmonary Edema. Both of these illnesses can be fatal if you ignore them.
This app, Tuskers Hypoxia is a great tool to help you find out if you are suffering from:
1. Hypoxia
2. Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
DEVELOPED BY HIGH ALTITUDE EXPERTS
This app was developed by Eddie Frank, a high altitude mountain guide, with over 38 years of high altitude mountain experience on Kilimanjaro. In developing this app, he consulted with numerous high altitude doctors and researchers in the field of high altitude medicine.
HOW THE APP WORKS
1. Asks you questions about your symptoms
2. Allows a partner to check you further, with more detailed tests
3. App calculates your answers
4. App tells you whether your symptoms are caused by altitude
5. App suggests what you should do
With a prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment, you can avoid a life-threatening situation.