Conditions Treated with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) increases the amount of oxygen carried in the bloodstream. This allows oxygen to reach damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, fight infection, and stimulate healing at the cellular level.
HBOT is used to treat a wide range of medical conditions affecting the brain, wounds, circulation, and immune system.
FDA & Insurance Approved Conditions
These conditions are recognized by the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and are commonly covered by insurance when medical criteria are met.
Wound & Tissue Healing
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Non-Healing Wounds
- Compromised Skin Grafts and Flaps
- Crush Injuries
- Acute Traumatic Ischemia
- Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Infection & Inflammatory Conditions
- Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Gas Gangrene
- Severe Anemia
Radiation Injuries
- Radiation Tissue Damage
- Radiation Cystitis
- Radiation Proctitis
- Osteoradionecrosis (bone damage after radiation)
- Soft Tissue Radionecrosis
Emergency Conditions
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Smoke Inhalation
- Air or Gas Embolism
- Decompression Sickness (Diving Injury)
Other Approved Conditions
- Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Intracranial Abscess
- Thermal Burns
Neurological Conditions Commonly Treated with HBOT
Many neurological conditions benefit from increased oxygen delivery and reduced inflammation in the brain.
Neurological Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Concussion / Post Concussion Syndrome
- Stroke Recovery
- Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment
- Cerebral Palsy
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Migraine and Chronic Headaches
- Post-Viral Neurological Syndrome
- Long COVID Neurological Symptoms
Wound Care & Circulation
- Diabetic Wounds
- Pressure Ulcers
- Venous Stasis Ulcers
- Arterial Ulcers
- Surgical Wounds
- Failed Surgical Healing
- Skin Graft Support
- Tissue Ischemia
Recovery & Performance
- Athletic Recovery
- Chronic Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Lyme Disease
- Chronic Inflammation
- Immune System Support
Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Recovery
HBOT is commonly used to accelerate healing after cosmetic procedures.
- Facelift Recovery
- Breast Surgery Recovery
- Liposuction Recovery
- Rhinoplasty Recovery
- Abdominoplasty Recovery
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Reduction of Bruising and Swelling
- Faster Post-Surgical Healing
Anti-Aging & Cellular Health
Hyperbaric therapy supports cellular repair and regeneration.
- Cellular oxygenation
- Improved circulation
- Collagen production
- Reduced inflammation
- Tissue regeneration
Cancer Support (Integrative Care)
HBOT is sometimes used as supportive therapy alongside cancer treatments to help with healing and radiation injury.
- Radiation Injury
- Tissue damage from radiation therapy
- Surgical recovery
- Chronic fatigue from cancer treatments
HBOT is not a cure for cancer but may help improve healing and quality of life.
How HBOT Works
During treatment, patients relax in a hyperbaric chamber while breathing 100% oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure. This allows oxygen to dissolve directly into the bloodstream and reach areas of the body where circulation may be reduced.
Benefits include:
- Increased oxygen delivery to tissues
- Reduced inflammation
- Improved circulation
- Enhanced immune response
- Accelerated wound healing
- Support for brain recovery