Get fast, convenient altitude sickness prevention. No appointment needed.
Treatment to prevent altitude sickness (travel to altitudes 8,000 ft/2,500 m or higher)
- 5-10 minutes
- Treatment plan tailored for you
- For ages 18 - 75
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
What is altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), occurs when your body cannot get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes. It commonly affects mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers at high altitudes. Symptoms typically occur within a day of traveling or climbing to a very high altitude (usually above 8,000 feet/2,500 meters). The condition can lead to severe symptoms and life-threatening complications if not treated promptly.
Common symptoms
Symptoms of altitude sickness may include:
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness
- Tiredness and fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of appetite
- Trouble sleeping
Get a personalized care plan
Common treatments
Your provider will design a treatment plan tailored just for you. They may recommend the following, as medically appropriate:
- Acetazolamide (Diamox)
We make it simple to get care on your schedule.
- 1. Select the reason for your visitSelect from our list of dozen of visit reasons from the category above. If you can’t find a reason, select a general visit.
- 2. Complete an Online Health InterviewAnswer a series of questions about how you are feeling and the symptoms you are experiencing—just as you would during an in-office visit. You may be asked to provide photos of areas of concern, such as a wound – pictures can be sent from your computer or phone. Your answers will be submitted to a provider for review prior to your visit.
- 3. Video Visit & Provider EvaluationA provider will give you a diagnosis and treatment plan. If we can't treat you virtually, we'll help find the best in-person care options for you.
- 4. Prescription and Discharge InstructionsThe provider will share your treatment plan, work/school notes, and other details right after the visit. If a prescription is part of your treatment plan, you’ll be able to send your prescription to the pharmacy of your choice.
Message your provider with any follow-up medical questions after receiving your treatment plan.