Desperate for symptomatic relief, many of the 16 million Americans across the country who have longCOVID, are turning to unproven, very costly experimental treatment options such as 'blood washing' and stem cell therapy. MedTwitter
One that has gotten a lot of attention is hyperbaric oxygen. This therapy has traditionally been used to treat divers who have decompression sickness, or the bends. It's also being touted by some clinics as an effective treatment for long COVID.Scientific Reportsfound that those treated in a high-pressure oxygen system 5 days a week for 2 months showed improvements in brain fog, pain, energy, sleep, anxiety, and, compared with similar patients who got sham treatments.
In addition, the therapy itself carries risks, such as ear and sinus pain, middle ear injury, temporary vision changes, and, very rarely, lung collapse, according to the FDA.
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