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Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Right For Me?

​HBOT is a non-invasive alternative treatment that can address a variety of medical conditions, either as primary or complementary therapy. HBOT has very few contraindications and minimal (and rare) potential side effects. It may be helpful if you suffer from an inflammatory condition or a condition that may be improved when blood flow and delivery of oxygen to vital organs and tissues is optimized.

Hyperbaric Chambers of the Ozarks is a premier independent provider of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for our members suffering from a variety of medical conditions. Our member-centered approach includes creating a customized care plan that addresses each member’s needs. During each Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy session, patients breathe pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber which often leads to remarkable health benefits.

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What Should I Expect from a Session?

To benefit from Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, you’ll likely need more than one session. The number of sessions depends on your medical condition. Some conditions, such as carbon monoxide poisoning, might be treated in three visits. Others, such as nonhealing wounds, may require 20 to 40 treatments.

How Do I Prepare for my HBOT Sessions?

To benefit from Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, you’ll likely need more than one session. The number of sessions depends on your medical condition. Some conditions, such as carbon monoxide poisoning, might be treated in three visits. Others, such as nonhealing woundsFour hours before your session, do not drink alcohol or any carbonated beverages. Keep your energy up with meals or snacks high in protein. Wear clothing that is clean and made of cotton.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Cautions

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is normally safe for everyone. In general, you shouldn’t receive HBOT if you:

  • Have certain types of lung diseases, because of an increased risk for a collapsed lung

  • Have a collapsed lung

  • Have a cold or a fever

  • Have had recent ear or eye surgery or injury

  • Do not like small enclosed spaces (claustrophobia)

The FDA has not examined certain benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) on other ailments, diseases and viruses. As such, the data is insufficient to support claims that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can effectively treat the following conditions:

  • AIDS/HIV

  • Allergies

  • Alzheimer’s disease

  • Arthritis

  • Asthma

  • Autism

  • Bell’s palsy

  • Brain injury

  • Cancer

  • Cerebral palsy

  • Chronic fatigue syndrome

  • Cirrhosis

  • Depression

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Gastrointestinal ulcers

  • Heart disease

  • Heatstroke

  • Hepatitis

  • Migraine

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Parkinson’s disease

  • Spinal cord injury

  • Sports injury

  • Stroke

While the FDA has not examined the above-mentioned benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for the above-mentioned, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has many biologic effects, including the activation of built-in antioxidant defenses, decrease in lipid degradation, increased antibacterial actions, and acts as a regulator of inflammation, which may theoretically affect the development and/or progression of MD(macular degeneration) and AMD (age-related macular degeneration).

Currently, studies of patients with ocular benefits due to the use of hyperbaric oxygen have little documentation. However, there is an increasing body of evidence showing its safety and efficacy in:

  • retinal artery occlusion,

  • cystoid macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion,

  • scleral thinning and necrosis faced after pterygium surgery,

  • orbital rhino-cerebral mucormycosis, nonhealing corneal edema,

  • and anterior segment ischemia.

 

Its potential to treat some blinding disease has also been pointed out in recent studies.

In a clinical study completed by the Split Naval Medical Institute, Dr. L. Bojic treated four patients with advanced macular degeneration (MD) and severe vision loss in a clinical trial using HBOT as part of a medical plan. Three of the four patients experienced a doubling of visual acuity after HBOT, and the fourth patient experienced a four-fold improvement of visual acuity. Bojic L., Gosovic S., Kovacecic H., and Denoble P. Hyperbaric Oxygenation in the Treatment of Macular Degeneration. Split, Yugoslavia: Split Naval Medical Institute, pp. 1-4.

If you are interested in a complimentary HBOT consultation, be sure to schedule a time with one of our professionals here.

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Disclaimer: While studies support the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy when used to help treat various medical conditions, individual results may vary. There are no guarantees of outcome. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may not be appropriate for every individual; it may not be applicable to your condition. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. Only your doctor can determine whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy is appropriate for your situation. 

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