What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO)?
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HBO is a method of administering pure oxygen at greater than atmospheric pressure to improve non-healing wounds, Carbon Monoxide poisoning, damage caused by radiation treatments, brain and nerve disorders, cardiovascular disorders; and some digestive system disorders.
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How do members experience Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 11 | 6 | |
| General health | 8 | 4 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 8 | 2 | |
| Traumatic brain injury | 5 | 0 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 4 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Longsightedness | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Short term memory problems | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 18 |
Member evaluations
nacona
evaluated on Jan 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
zindagi
evaluated on Jul 05, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: Major
- Side effects: None
Yummygirl
evaluated on Jul 24, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
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