Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Northbrook, Il

This is condition-dependent, but it can be as low as 10 treatments and as high as 40 treatments. If you’re looking to support general health and well-being, a treatment once a month is recommended.

There are studies to indicate that hyperbaric oxygen therapy does improve the inflammatory response of the body. Some examples of situations it’s been found to be helpful with include exercise-induced inflammation, inflammation from COVID, and autoimmune conditions.

Not all people are candidates for this therapy. Those with the following circumstances should not receive HBOT:

• A collapsed lung or a greater risk of a collapsed lung, including COPD, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis
• An active fever or cold
• A recent ear injury
• A recent ear surgery

The experience after a treatment is unique to the patient. Sometimes, a patient is sleepy, and other times they are energized.  The benefits from hyperbaric oxygen therapy are typically a cumulative effect of multiple treatments over time. The long-term benefits of treatments typically include improved healing, decreased inflammation, and overall improvement of chronic conditions.

There are certain conditions that insurance companies will cover for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. However, those conditions are not treated in this office. Therefore, these treatments are paid for out of pocket, but you can likely apply your Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account funds to these treatments.