A Guide to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
HOW DOES HBOT WORK?
Oxygen is Essential to Healing and Recovery
Oxygen fuels tissue repair and immune response.
Oxygen powers your cells, reduces inflammation, supports immune response, and repairs tissue. But when circulation is compromised—due to injury, inflammation, or illness—oxygen can’t always reach the areas that need it most.
HBOT increases your body's oxygen absorption.
HBOT is a painless, non-invasive medical treatment that enhances your body’s natural ability to heal. During each 60-90 minute session, you relax in a spacious, air-pressurized chamber while breathing 100% pure oxygen through a mask.
The increased pressure allows your body to absorb up to 1,200% more oxygen than normal breathing—not just into red blood cells, but also into plasma, lymph, and other fluids. This dramatically boosts oxygen delivery to areas with restricted blood flow, such as injured tissue, inflamed organs, or surgical sites.
The result is faster, deeper healing.
Increased oxygen stimulates tissue regeneration, reduces inflammation, improves circulation, and strengthens the body’s natural recovery process at the cellular level.
IS HBOT SAFE?
At MD Hyperbaric We Follow Uncompromising Safety Standards
HBOT is performed under medical supervision and is considered extremely safe when administered appropriately. Like any medical treatment, there are minor risks, which will be fully explained before you begin. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and provide informed consent prior to starting therapy.
At MD Hyperbaric, our team follows strict medical protocols to maintain a safe, controlled environment—so you can feel confident and supported throughout your treatment
WHAT DOES TREATMENT LOOK LIKE?
Our Team Will Guide Your Care From Start to Finish
Your Treatment Plan
Once cleared by our medical team, you’ll receive a personalized treatment plan based on your condition—typically ranging from 10 to 40 sessions. Some patients need just a few, while others benefit from daily treatments over several weeks.
Before Your Session
We’ll guide you on how to prepare—what to wear, what to avoid, and how to get the most from your session.
During Your Session
You’ll relax in our spacious, FDA-cleared Fortius420 hardshell chamber, breathing 100% medical-grade oxygen through a mask. The chamber delivers therapeutic pressure (1.3 to 3.0 ATA) to enhance healing. Sessions last 60–90 minutes and feel similar to flying or diving. A technician will monitor you the entire time for comfort and safety.
After Your Session
You can return to normal activities right away. Stay hydrated, eat well, and rest—some patients feel immediate benefits, while others improve gradually over time.
IS HBOT AN ESTABLISHED THERAPY?
HBOT is a Well Established, FDA Cleared Therapy That Has Been Used Safely For Decades
It’s trusted by physicians around the world and approved to treat a variety of conditions, including chronic wounds, radiation injuries, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
At MD Hyperbaric, we’re focused on expanding access to HBOT for individuals who may benefit from it—even when their condition isn’t covered by insurance or accepted by traditional HBOT centers. We support patients with research-backed off-label needs such as long COVID, post-concussion symptoms, inflammation, and fatigue—conditions where HBOT has shown promise in extensive clinical studies.
While we do not accept insurance, we’re committed to making medically guided HBOT more accessible, safe, and effective for those who need it most.
Extensively Studied Conditions That We Support Include:
- Athletic Recovery & Performance
Autism
Cancer Adjunct
Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Dementia
Endometriosis
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Inflammatory Autoimmune Conditions
Lyme Disease
- Mold Toxicity
Musculoskeletal Care
Neuropathy
Neurosensory Hearing Loss
Post Stem Cell Therapy
Post Stroke
PRP Adjunct
- Athletic Recovery & Performance
Autism
Cancer Adjunct
Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Dementia
Endometriosis
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Inflammatory Autoimmune Conditions
Lyme Disease
- Mold Toxicity
Musculoskeletal Care
Neuropathy
Neurosensory Hearing Loss
Post Stem Cell Therapy
Post Stroke
PRP Adjunct
* MD Hyperbaric uses FDA-cleared chambers for all treatments. While Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is FDA-approved for certain conditions, some uses described on this website are considered “off-label.” These applications are not FDA-approved but are supported by published research and clinical experience.
HBOT Frequently Asked Questions
What is Treatment Like?
MD Hyperbaric utilizes the FDA-cleared Fortius420, the largest chamber on the market (91in. long 42in. diameter). Patients simply breathe normally to deliver 100% oxygen to the body while relaxing, sleeping, or reading. A typical session lasts around 80 minutes.
Is HBOT Safe
HBOT is performed under medical supervision. Although there are minor risks, like all medical treatments, when performed appropriately, HBOT is extremely safe. The risks will be discussed with you before you sign your consent form for therapy.
What are the Side Effects?
The most common side effect is barotrauma to the ears and sinuses caused by the change in pressure. To minimize this risk, patients learn techniques to clear their ears during compression. Occasionally some patients may experience changes in their vision during their treatment period. These changes are usually minor and temporary. A rare side effect is oxygen toxicity, which is caused by administering too much oxygen. At MDHyperbaric, we follow treatment protocols to avoid any such issues.
How Should Patients Prepare for Treatment
Only clean, cotton clothing is allowed in the chamber. No cosmetics, perfumes, hair preparations, deodorants, wigs, or jewelry are allowed in the chamber. Patients should give up all tobacco and nicotine products, as they interfere with the body’s ability to transport oxygen.
What Information Does the Technician Need To Know Prior to Treatment
- If you have any cold or flu symptoms, fever, sinus or nasal congestion, or chest congestion
- If there is a possibility that you may be pregnant
- If there has been a change in any of your medications
- If you are diabetic and did not take your insulin prior to treatment
- If you have any concerns or anxiety regarding the chamber
How are Patients Referred for Treatment?
Patients are accepted either by self referral or by physician referral. Patients are evaluated by our staff and treated based on their specific conditions.
