HBOT for
Chronic Inflammation

It may help reduce inflammatory burden for some patients, and it is best understood as supportive, physician-evaluated care rather than a cure. Peer-reviewed research has documented declines in inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein, TNF-alpha, and IL-6 across structured protocols, and a rise in the body’s own antioxidant enzymes. The evidence is encouraging and still developing for many inflammatory conditions, so your physician sets honest expectations for your specific situation and tracks objective markers rather than relying on how you feel on any one day.

It varies by person and condition. Some patients show a measurable decline in CRP and ESR by roughly session 10 to 15, with larger shifts in TNF-alpha and IL-6 more often appearing between sessions 15 and 25. Your physician orders baseline labs at your first visit and re-checks them mid-protocol and at completion, so any change is documented objectively. Most anti-inflammatory protocols at TrufaMED run 10 to 30 sessions, three to five times per week, set by your physician after your exam.

No. HBOT is not a replacement for prescribed medication, and you should never change a medication without your prescribing physician. HBOT is meant to work alongside your existing treatment plan. In some cases, based on your response and objective labs, your physician may discuss adjusting your plan with the doctor who prescribes for you, but that decision is always theirs to make, not ours.

It has been studied in several autoimmune contexts with encouraging directional data, but it is not a cure and it is not a substitute for your specialist’s care. Patients with active autoimmune disease should be co-managed with their rheumatologist or specialist, and at TrufaMED we coordinate closely with your existing care team. Think of HBOT here as a supportive, emerging option to explore under physician guidance, not a stand-alone treatment.

Most patients find it relaxing. You lie comfortably in a soft-shell chamber and breathe 100% pure oxygen. As the chamber pressurizes you may feel a mild fullness in your ears, similar to an airplane descent, which clears by swallowing or yawning. Sessions run 60 to 90 minutes at 1.6 ATA, and many patients rest, read, or fall asleep.

If you have recent C-reactive protein (CRP), ESR, or condition-specific inflammatory panels, bring them to your initial consultation so your physician has a starting point. If you do not, that is fine. Your TrufaMED physician orders baseline labs during your first visit, then re-checks them at mid-protocol and end-of-protocol to track your response.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has a strong safety profile under proper medical supervision. For chronic inflammation specifically, much of the use is considered wellness or off-label, with a real but still developing evidence base, and we are honest about that. Every patient is screened with a full physical exam, a medical history and medication review, and an on-site chest X-ray before the first session, and a physician supervises care at our Joint Commission-accredited facility.

Yes. A few conditions can rule out therapy or require treatment first, including an untreated collapsed lung (pneumothorax), active lung disease, an active sinus or ear infection, an uncontrolled high fever, and certain chemotherapy medications active in your system. Pregnancy is a relative contraindication for elective wellness HBOT. This is exactly why a physical exam with an on-site chest X-ray is required before your first session, so your physician can confirm HBOT is safe for you.

Your first visit is $300 and includes a full physical exam with an on-site chest X-ray plus your first session. Continuing-care sessions are $150 each, and a 10-session package is $1,000. Because anti-inflammatory protocols often run longer, your physician helps you plan a course that fits your goals. Most commercial plans treat HBOT as off-label for this use and do not cover it, so we keep pricing simple and provide documentation if you wish to submit for reimbursement.