Enhance Your Health with Hyperbaric Chambers for The Home

While traditionally available in medical centers, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can also be adminstered at home with a home hyperbaric chamber, also known as a mild chamber. These chambers allow you to take better control of your health within the convenience and comfort of your own home. This article takes a look at the benefits of owning a hyperbaric chamber, how HBOT works, the different types of chambers, and the safety precautions.

Benefits of Hyperbaric Chambers for The Home

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has a wide range of health benefits, both physical and mental. Enhanced oxygen levels support and accelerate the body’s natural healing processes and improves overall bodily function. In addition, HBOT improves cognitive function and helps boost a user’s mood, which can significantly improve overall mental well-being. Plus, getting more oxygen to the tissues has proven to combat cell degradation associated with aging.

With HBOT at home, people can undergo treatment in the comfort of their own home, eliminating the need for frequent visits to a medical facility. This can be particularly beneficial to those with mobility issues or those who live far from treatment clinics. Home hyperbaric chambers can also prove to be more cost effective in the long run for those who require frequent treatment.

How Hyperbaric Chambers Work

During hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the air pressure and oxygen level inside a hyperbaric chamber is raised two to three times higher than normal atmospheric pressure. This increase in pressure helps the lungs collect more oxygen and pushes more oxygen into the blood plasma, allowing oxygen to travel freely through the circulatroy system.

Essentially, HBOT introduces pure oxygen to the body, which allows for a broad range of benefits, such as promoting healing. Read more about what to expect during hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Choosing the Right Hyperbaric Chambers for The Home

Home hyperbaric chambers come in a variety of designs to best suit a user’s specific needs. Generally, there are two basic types: soft sided and hard sided. From there, hyperbaric chambers can be vertical or horizontal, which determines how you are positioned during therapy, and monoplace or multiplace, which determines how many people can engage in therapy at the same time. So how do folks choose hyperbaric chambers for pesonal home use? Let’s look at all the options:

Soft-Sided Hyperbaric Chambers

Soft-sided chambers are also known as portable hyperbaric chambers or inflatable hyperbaric chambers, and they are typically sealed with a zipper. These are popular chambers for the home because they are the most affordable and user friendly. However, they do not deliver as much pressure as their hard-sided counterparts.

Hard-Sided Hyperbaric Chambers

Hard-sided chambers will give the highest pressure for HBOT. While they can be used at home, the high cost can often be out of range for those seeking an at-home solution. Also, these chambers are not portable, and installation services are recommended to ensure proper ventilation, which can add to the high price tag. However, these chambers deliver the highest pressure, ensuring maximum oxygenation.

Vertical vs. Horizonal Hyperbaric Chambers

In terms of vertical or horizontal chambers, vertical, or upright, chambers allow the user to be seated during treatment. This accommodates wheelchair users and those who prefer sitting over laying down. Users will be able to read or use a small electronic device during treatment, but they should plan to be sitting for up to two hours. On the other hand, users lay flat in horizontal hyperbaric chambers (or lying chambers), allowing them to relax and nap during treatment. However, these chambers can be uncomfortable for those who are claustrophobic.

Monoplace Hyperbaric Chambers

Monoplace chambers permit one user at a time, allowing for a more individualized experience. They are portable and less expensive than multiplace chambers, but the small space can be claustrophobic. Conversely, multiple chambers can treat more than one person at a time, which can be cost effective. These chambers are less claustrophobic, and the larger space accommodates any necessary medical equipment and a caregiver who can be present to provide assistance or comfort during treatment. However, these are costlier, and most are hard-sided, which makes them less portable.

Safety Considerations

Before beginning at-home HBOT, be aware of the common safety concerns related to using home hyperbaric chambers. Make sure that the chamber has been properly installed before your first at-home HBOT treatment. Follow the manufacturer guidelines for installation, or have a professional install the equipment to ensure proper placement and ventilation. Once installed, follow the maintenance schedule outlined by the manufacturer to ensure effective functionality.

One of the great things about our hyperbaric chambers is that they are not highly oxygenated, which greatly reduces the risk of fire. Proper installation will further reduce the risk of fire.

Finally, be aware of the risks of middle ear barotrauma occurring due to the pressure changes of HBOT. Do not engage in HBOT if you have had a recent ear surgery or injury, a cold or fever, or certain types of lung disease.

Contact Oxygen Health Systems To Learn More About Home Hyperbaric Chambers

Home hyperbaric chambers are a safe and effective option to reap all the benefits of HBOT with the added convenience and accessibility of treatment at home.

Speak with medical professionals to understand the best applications for your unique health needs, and consult with the experts at Oxygen Health Systems to learn more about the potential benefits of at-home treatment. Call us at (630) 812-7865 or email us at sales@oxygenhealthsystems.com to set up a consultation about hyperbaric chambers for personal home use. You can even schedule a call directly by clicking the button below:

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