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Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBOT) and COVID-19

Understanding COVID-19

COVID-19 is an infectious viral illness that can affect multiple systems within the body. Acute COVID-19 infection may involve respiratory symptoms and other complications and requires medical assessment and treatment by healthcare professionals.

Some individuals experience ongoing or fluctuating symptoms following recovery from the acute phase of illness. These post-viral effects are often managed under medical supervision and may involve lifestyle adjustments, pacing strategies, and ongoing clinical review.

Alongside medical care, some people explore non-medical wellbeing approaches to support routine, comfort, and overall quality of life.

What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing high-concentration oxygen inside a pressurised chamber. Under increased atmospheric pressure, oxygen dissolves more efficiently into the bloodstream and body fluids, increasing overall oxygen availability throughout the body.

At OxyHealthCare®, HBOT is provided solely as a non-medical wellbeing service. It is not offered as treatment for COVID-19, Long COVID, or any infectious disease.

Why Some People Explore HBOT After COVID-19

There is ongoing scientific interest in how oxygen availability and pressurised environments interact with biological processes following illness or periods of reduced physiological resilience.

Some individuals choose to explore HBOT after completing acute medical care because:

  • Oxygen is essential for normal cellular metabolism
  • Pressurised oxygen increases systemic oxygen availability
  • Sessions are passive, calm, and non-exertional
  • HBOT can be explored without replacing medical follow-up care

Important:
HBOT at OxyHealthCare® does not diagnose, treat, cure, or manage COVID-19 or post-viral syndromes and must never be used as a substitute for medical care. Individual experiences vary.

Research & Further Reading

Independent Research – Informational Context Only

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been examined in a range of independent academic and clinical studies exploring oxygen exposure, hypoxia, and biological processes in viral and respiratory research contexts.

The studies listed below are third-party publications and are provided for general informational purposes only. OxyHealthCare® did not conduct, sponsor, or control these studies, and inclusion does not imply clinical endorsement or application within our wellbeing services.

Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications

European Journal of Medical Research
Independent clinical research examining HBOT in hospital-based COVID-19 research environments.

Read the full study here

Important Clarification

While these studies explore HBOT in clinical and hospital settings, they do not establish HBOT as a non-medical wellbeing treatment for COVID-19 or post-COVID conditions. Findings from these studies cannot be directly applied to non-clinical wellbeing services.

What a Session at OxyHealthCare® Involves

For individuals who have recovered from acute illness and have been medically cleared:

  • Relaxing in a comfortable hyperbaric chamber
  • Breathing high-concentration oxygen
  • Typical pressure range: 1.5–2.0 ATA
  • Calm, monitored, professional environment
  • Sessions typically last around 60 minutes

Clients remain fully clothed and may relax, listen to music, or rest during the session.

Safety & Suitability

HBOT is not suitable for everyone.

HBOT is contraindicated for:

  • Untreated pneumothorax (collapsed lung)

Caution may be required for individuals with respiratory, ear, or sinus conditions.

Anyone with a history of COVID-19, ongoing respiratory symptoms, or post-viral complications should consult a GP or healthcare professional before booking.

OxyHealthCare® does not provide medical clearance, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.

Why Choose OxyHealthCare®?

  • Experienced, trained staff delivering wellbeing-focused sessions
  • Calm, supportive clinic environments
  • Multiple clinic locations across the UK
  • Clear separation between wellbeing services and medical care

Many individuals explore HBOT as part of their wider personal wellbeing routines only after completing appropriate medical treatment.

Disclaimer

OxyHealthCare® provides non-medical hyperbaric oxygen wellbeing sessions.
These sessions are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or injury and do not constitute medical care or therapy.

Information on this page is provided for general educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition. Results vary between individuals and no specific outcomes are guaranteed.

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