Hyperbaric chamber Information Guide Could hyperbaric oxygen therapy for long covid prove to be a promising way for some to alleviate their frustrating symptoms?  Sometimes referred to as “chronic covid,” long covid can last several days, months, and even years after the initial period of illness. It can create autoimmune and multi-organ complications which can affect the heart, brain, and liver.  It is said that long covid can be the result of the body’s own immune system and its response during the onset of getting sick, or it can also be caused by the virus itself. Living with lon ..read more

The human body has the potential to heal quickly with a bit of help and with the right conditions. There’s a variety of treatment options you can choose from. One of the most common methods now being used by professionals is hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It is a relatively new concept and is slowly gaining popularity. What makes the treatment special is that it uses oxygen for treatment. This can be beneficial to those looking to encourage healing after an injury or in instances of chronic illness. It is also used by athletes and others seeking to improve their athletic or physical performance. I ..read more

An introduction to the benefits of HBOT As you put all of this together, you can imagine how and why HBOT can be used as an adjunct therapy. Why are so many people interested in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) today? There is a good chance that your doctor may not tell you that HBOT exists, and an even better chance that if you ask him about it he will not promote it, either. However, one of the wonderful things about the internet is your ability to do your own research. There is an abundance of information on just about everything. So I encourage you to research, research, research. Why? Si ..read more

Welcome to the Hyperbaric Centers of Southwest Florida Blog! An introduction to our blog, and a couple references of HBOT research and news from around the world! We have added a blog page to our website so we can start to share more information regarding all the various conditions for which Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been shown to be beneficial. I say “beneficial” because there are only 15 indications that are currently approved to be covered by insurance in the United States. However, if you look outside of theUnited States: Europe, Russia, and China successfully use HBOT for many ..read more

Hard Chamber Vs Soft Chamber for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy What’s the difference, really? We receive calls all the time from people interested in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for a variety of conditions. Often during the conversation, soft or hard chambers are mentioned. Some people wonder if it is better to purchase one of these chambers for their home in order to have the ability to use it every day as opposed to going to a center for a number of days for treatment.  Please refer to the information for hyperbaric chamber soft vs. hard differences in the chart below. HARD CHAM ..read more