Long COVID

Supporting Recovery, Brain Health and Chronic Inflammation.

How HBOT Supports Long COVID Recovery

Long Covid and its associated post-viral conditions can disrupt normal function across multiple systems in the body, leading to persistent symptoms that affect daily functioning. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is an evidence-informed adjunct therapy that supports recovery by increasing oxygen delivery at a cellular level, helping to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and support tissue and neurological function.

HBOT is used internationally to support individuals with Long Covid and related post-viral conditions, particularly where symptoms are ongoing or recovery has plateaued.

HBOT may support recovery through:

  1. Improved oxygen delivery and cellular energy production

  2. Reduction in chronic inflammation

  3. Support for cognitive and neurological function

  4. Improved circulation and exercise tolerance

The result? Improved energy levels, reduced symptom burden, and better day-to-day function.

Key Recovery Benefits

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    Improved Cognitive Function (Brain Fog)

    Studies show HBOT improves attention, memory, and executive function in long COVID patients.

    Benefits are linked to increased brain blood flow and neuroplasticity.

    Cognitive improvements have persisted months after treatment in follow-up studies.

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    Reduced Fatigue & Increased Energy

    Clinical data report significant reductions in fatigue scores after HBOT.

    Improved oxygen delivery may support mitochondrial and cellular energy function.

    Patients demonstrate better exercise tolerance and physical endurance.

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    Improved Quality of Life & Mental Well-Being

    HBOT has been associated with reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms.

    Improvements in sleep quality and pain interference have been reported.

    Overall daily functioning and well-being scores improve post-treatment.

What the research says.

  • https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-15565-0

    This randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial found that HBOT significantly improved cognitive functions (especially executive function and attention), psychiatric symptoms (including anxiety and depression), fatigue, and pain interference in patients with long COVID. Improvements were associated with increased cerebral blood flow and structural brain changes.

  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38360929/

    A one-year follow-up of long COVID patients treated with HBOT showed that benefits in quality of life, sleep quality, psychiatric symptoms, and pain persisted long after treatment ended, indicating lasting improvements in multiple symptom domains.

  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34862223/

    In an early evaluation involving 10 long COVID patients, HBOT led to significant improvements in fatigue, overall cognition, executive function, attention, and information processing scores after 10 sessions, suggesting potential benefits for fatigue and cognitive symptoms.

  • https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/4/438?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    This comprehensive review of clinical studies concluded that most existing research reports improvements in quality of life, fatigue, cognitive symptoms, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and cardiopulmonary function following HBOT in long COVID patients, though it notes that further large-scale randomized trials are needed.

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Typical Long-COVID Protocols

Treatment Pressure & Oxygen

  • Commonly delivered at 2.0–2.5 ATA using 100% oxygen.

Session Length & Frequency

  • Sessions last 60–90 minutes, typically 5 days per week.

  • Most protocols include 30–40 total sessions, based on clinical studies.

  • Improvements are often gradual and may continue after treatment ends.

  • Protocols may be adjusted for individual tolerance and provided under medical supervision.

  • "The chamber was very comfortable and really helped my recovery post ultra marathon."

    — Kai O, Oxyplus Client

  • "We’re so fortunate to have this facility in Newcastle, personally I’ve benefited greatly from using the chamber for post surgery rehab and I now use it for regular maintenance."

    — Mark D, Oxyplus Client

  • "I had no idea what to expect when I attended my first appointment for oxygen therapy. I have to say that I was not disappointed!! I felt invigorated after the 30 minute session and I now book regular appointments."

    — Ruth T, Oxyplus Client

  • "After several sessions, I can confidently say that I have felt the wellness benefits. It has also helped speed up my son's recovery from knee surgery and reduced his pain."

    Heather S, Oxyplus Client

  • "As a professional MMA fighter I have used the oxygen chamber to recover from hard training, heal faster from injuries, and is also beneficial for head trauma and concussion which is huge for combat sports."

    - Shaj H, Oxyplus Client