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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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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 10 6
General health 8 4
Multiple sclerosis 8 2
Traumatic brain injury 5 0
Fibromyalgia 4 2

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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 3
Mild 1
None 16

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO)

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fatigue 1
Longsightedness 1
Nausea 1
Pain 1
Short term memory problems 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 16
Usually 1
Sometimes 2
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 3
A little hard to take 7
Not at all hard to take 9
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 11
$100-199 0
$50-99 2
$25-49 0
< $25 3
Not specified 4
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5 patient evaluations for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO)

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Jan 15, 2013 (Started Dec 13, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: Monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 5, 2011 (Started Jun 05, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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Cost: $200+ monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 24, 2009 (Started Jul 06, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Weekly
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Cost: $200+ monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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