Diving Fitness Examination
Diving Fitness
Dr. Gubitz is a qualified diving doctor and he does the diving-fitness-examination according to the guidelines of the GTÜM (association for diving and hyperbaric medicine). For divers younger than 40 years of age this means:
- detailed medical and diving history
- physical examinations cut out for divers
- specific ENT-examinations
- examination of the pulmonary function
- ECG (bring your own or have one organized for you by us)
- Further examinations, which are only needed occasionally:
- laboratory tests
- pulmonary x-ray
- further specialized medical examinations
The diving fitness certificate is valid for 3 years.
Divers above the age of 40 require an additional stress ECG and their diving fitness certificate is valid for one year.
Our diving fitness examination which takes about 30 minutes costs 70 Euros. We can organize inexpensive ECGs and pulmonary function examinations.
Pressure Compensation Problems
Most often, pressure equalization problems arise when flying and diving.
The internal cabin pressure in an airoplane equals the pressure at a hight of about 2500m. The pressure is usually adapted to ground level pressure during landing proceedures which takes about 20 minutes. A comparable pressure exists at about 2.70m under water and has to be regulated within a few seconds.
We offer specialized consultation hours and training programmes for any kind of pressure compensation problems.
Further Diving-Related ENT-Problems
We are also competent partners when it comes to the following diving-related problems
- pressure pains and haemorages through the sinuses when resurfacing
- allergic symptoms when diving during the pollen season
- hearing problems, ringing ears or vertigo after diving
- ear pain after diving
We also prescriptions specific ear drops for divers.
Further Sports Capability Examinations
Boating license
Usually only a hearing test (audiogram) is required.
Parachuting
Free ventilation of the ears and sinuses are essential and should be tested. If symptomatic, additional testing of the sense of balance might be neccessary.