Abbott India Limited expands its digital health portfolio offerings with the launch of Vertigo Coach app

INDIA – Abbott India Limited, a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, is expanding its portfolio of digital health services with the launch of its groundbreaking Vertigo Coach application.

Abbott’s Vertigo Coach app is a digital health solution designed to help people with vertigo get the information and resources they need to manage their condition holistically, at any time of the day.

The Vertigo Coach app is currently available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store to offer a one-stop solution for people living with vertigo in India.

It will serve as a one-stop platform offering essential information about symptoms, common vertigo triggers, and how to manage vertigo episodes, along with advice about vertigo.

In a press release, Vivek V. Kamath, Managing Director of Abbott India Limited, said: “With our user-friendly app, we hope people living with vertigo feel empowered with the information they may need to keep the condition under control.”

Over 9.9 million people in India live with vertigo, a balance disorder that results in a sudden, unpleasant sensation that makes people feel like the world is moving or spinning around.

This “spinning sensation” can be extreme and affects a person’s balance. An episode of vertigo can last from a few seconds to a few hours, or even a few days.

Concerningly, vertigo is more commonly observed in the elderly, with about 30% of people over 60 years of age and 50% over 85 years of age experiencing vertigo and dizziness.

There are ways to effectively manage vertigo episodes, in particular, there is a holistic approach with physical therapy, medication in consultation with one’s doctor, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes.

Commenting on disease management, Vivek V. Kamath stated: “Vertigo is a disorienting condition that can be effectively managed with appropriate steps. It’s important to help people understand it fully and simplify their journey to better health.”

By providing information about symptoms and ways to manage vertigo episodes, Abbott’s Vertigo Coach app is poised to improve meaningful interactions between patients and their physicians.

The Vertigo Coach App will be a key step in assisting patients and healthcare practitioners in adopting holistic measures to relieve symptoms and improve overall well-being.

The introduction of Abbott’s Vertigo Coach app will significantly contribute to mindful efforts to help people living with vertigo understand the condition fully and simplify their journey to better health.

The Vertigo Coach app will serve as a companion to people living with vertigo by empowering them with tips on lifestyle choices and exercise to help them manage their condition.

With Abbott’s app, users can schedule a time to take pills daily to stay on top of their treatment plan, keep track of their medicines, and avoid inadvertently missing a dose.

The Vertigo Coach app features automated push notifications and pill reminders, which makes taking medication on time hassle-free.

“We are committed to helping people with vertigo make any necessary lifestyle changes and stick to their treatment better with such comprehensive digital solutions. This can help them move forward in life with confidence,” underscored Vivek V. Kamath.

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