Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
HBOT & Long Covid
How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy supports recovery from Long-COVID syndrome.
COVID-19 infection can induce a cytokine storm — an aggressive systemic inflammatory response. This cytokine storm is correlated with lung injury and unfavourable prognosis. COVID-19 can cause neuro-inflammation which is the cause of local hypoxia (lack of oxygen).
According to Harvard Health Publishing, the hidden long-term cognitive effects of COVID-19 include neurological symptoms, impaired cognition, behaviour and psychological problems.
HBO has been shown to help ameliorate both acute and chronic inflammatory conditions by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokine release. Studies suggest that HBO has the ability to reverse hypoxia, reduce neuro-inflammation and improve tissue oxygenation. HBO is a potent virucidal, meaning it has the ability to kill COVID-19 viral cells.
Symptoms Addressed
Long-COVID symptoms that HBOT may help with include: brain fog, chronic fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, headaches and migraines, sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression, loss of taste and smell, joint and muscle pain.
Clinical Evidence
Multiple clinical studies have demonstrated improvements in cognitive function, energy levels and quality of life following HBOT protocols for Long-COVID patients. Patients have reported significant reductions in brain fog, improved energy and better sleep quality.
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