Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment. Here’s how it works :

Under normal conditions, oxygen is carried throughout the body by red blood cells. In an HBOT chamber, the air pressure is increased to two to three times higher than normal atmospheric pressure.
This high-pressure environment allows your lungs to gather more oxygen than would be possible breathing pure oxygen at normal air pressure.

The increased pressure dissolves more oxygen into the blood plasma. This means that not only red blood cells but also the blood plasma becomes significantly enriched with oxygen.
This dissolved oxygen can be transported to tissues that are not adequately reached by red blood cells, such as those affected by injury or poor circulation.

The high levels of oxygen can accelerate the body’s natural healing processes by reducing inflammation, enhancing white blood cell activity, and promoting the formation of new blood vessels.

High oxygen levels can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and enhance the effectiveness of antibiotics.

Oxygen therapy can reduce tissue swelling, which is particularly beneficial in treating conditions like burns or crush injuries.

Chronic wounds and infections often suffer from poor oxygen supply. HBOT can improve oxygenation in these tissues, promoting better healing outcomes.