What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment in which a person breathes oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. The increased pressure allows the oxygen to be absorbed more readily by the body, which can help to improve circulation and stimulate the healing process. It is often used to treat conditions such as carbon monoxide poisoning, wound healing, and certain types of infections, as well as to aid in post-surgery recovery and speed up the healing process.
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- How Does Hyperbarics work?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves the use of a pressurized chamber, called a hyperbaric chamber, in which the air pressure is increased to a level higher than normal atmospheric pressure. The client lies inside the chamber and breathes normally. The increased pressure is what allows the oxygen to dissolve more readily in the blood and body tissues, which can help to improve circulation and stimulate the healing process.
During the treatment, the patient may feel a sensation of pressure in the ears, similar to what is experienced during airplane takeoff and landing. This can usually be relieved by swallowing or yawning. The treatment is typically painless and is usually administered in a series of sessions over a period of time.
- Benefits
- Improved healing time for wounds and injuries.
- Increased energy levels and overall sense of well-being.
- Reduce risk of infection.
- Enhanced immune system function.
- Improved quality of sleep.
- Reduced inflammation.
- Enhanced collagen production.
- Improved memory and cognitive function.