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FDA-approved indications, evidence summaries, and what to expect from treatment.

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What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment in which a patient breathes 100% oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. The increased pressure allows your lungs to absorb significantly more oxygen than at normal atmospheric pressure, which promotes healing and fights infection.

HBOT has been used in clinical medicine for decades. The FDA has cleared it for 14 specific medical conditions, and research continues into additional applications.

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FDA-Approved Conditions

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Burns

HBOT is FDA-approved as an adjunct treatment for thermal burns. Learn what the evidence shows, which burn patients may benefit, and what treatment involves.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

HBOT is the primary treatment for severe carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn when it's indicated, how it works, and why timing matters for treatment.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Decompression Sickness

Decompression sickness (the bends) is an FDA-approved indication for HBOT. Learn how it works, when to seek treatment, and what the research shows.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Wounds

HBOT is FDA-approved for diabetic foot ulcers that don't heal with standard care. Learn what the evidence shows, treatment protocols, and insurance coverage.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Non-Healing Wounds

HBOT is FDA-approved for chronic non-healing wounds. Learn which wound types qualify, how the treatment works, what to expect, and how to access coverage.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Radiation Injury

HBOT is FDA-approved for soft tissue and bone damage caused by radiation therapy. Learn about osteoradionecrosis, radiation proctitis, and treatment protocols.

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Our content is built from peer-reviewed research, FDA documentation, and clinical guidelines from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. We distinguish FDA-approved uses from investigational applications so you always know the strength of the evidence.