Rest and relax! You deserve it. You could nap, meditate, or watch TV.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing 95%-100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber, which helps increase oxygen levels in the body to promote healing for a range of conditions.
The air we typically breathe contains 21% oxygen. Inside the chamber, you inhale 95-100% oxygen through an oxygen mask.
Due to the increased pressure and concentration of oxygen, a significantly greater amount of oxygen gets dissolved in the bloodstream. This is based on Henry’s Law, which states that the amount of gas that dissolves in a liquid is proportional to its partial pressure, provided the temperature remains constant.
The oxygen-enriched blood circulates throughout the body, delivering higher-than-normal oxygen levels to tissues. This is especially beneficial for tissues with compromised blood supply. This environment promotes healing, reduces inflammation by stimulating the growth of new blood vessels and improving the body’s ability to fight infections.
FAQs
No. At the beginning of the session, as your sinuses adjust to the increase in pressure, you may experience a “popping” sensation similar to what you likely have experienced on an airplane. CEO2 Health staff will coach you through a couple different ear popping techniques, and if it remains uncomfortable, CEO2 Health staff will lower the pressure until it is comfortable.
Yes. A CEO2 Health employee will sit with you at the beginning of the session until the hyperbaric chamber has reached its maximum pressure. You will have an intercom between you with which you’ll be able to communicate.
Something comfortable. We recommend something loose-fitting and cozy. We do ask, though, that you refrain from wearing scented perfumes and lotions or heavy jewelry.
Rest and relax! You deserve it. You could nap, meditate, or watch TV.
For general health and maintenance, as little as 1 session can provide benefit. For more serious conditions, we would recommend coming 3-5 times per week. Since oxygen therapy works cumulatively, the more frequently you can get it, the better. For more serious injuries and conditions, we would recommend coming a minimum of 5 days in a row.
Yes, if you are pregnant, have any flu-like symptoms, ear infection/trauma, untreated pneumothorax, chronic sinusitis, or flying within the next 24 hours.