Is There Any Reason That Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Not Recommended?
There are a few contraindications to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy , however, overall HBOT is generally well tolerated by most patients.
There are a few contraindications to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, such as untreated pneumothorax, moderate to severe COPD, bullous lung disease, or the use of certain chemotherapy medications. During your consultation, our Medical Team will review your medical history to ensure HBOT is safe and appropriate for you. Overall, HBOT is generally well tolerated by most patients.
Are there any side effects associated with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
HBOT is an all natural therapy with generally no, or temporary, side effects. However, mild irritation to the ear drum may occur in about 10% of patients. The technicians at HMS will be with you every step of the way to prevent this from occurring. Other side effects may include temporary vision changes, dizziness or lightheadedness. In very rare instances, oxygen toxicity may occur, however, risk of this is mitigated by our HBOT protocols and comprehensive patient screening process.