Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment that delivers 100% pure, medical grade oxygen under increased pressure to promote faster healing and reduce inflammation. At Third River Health, we offer HBOT in BCS, to help patients with chronic wounds, radiation injuries, severe infections, and more. We are the only center in the College Station area that offers one person HBOT chambers for privacy and individualized treatments.
How Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Work?
During a HBOT session, patients enter a pressurized chamber where they breathe in pure oxygen. This treatment dramatically increases oxygen levels in the blood, which:
- Enhances tissue regeneration and repair
- Reduces swelling and inflammation
- Increases collagen production for stronger skin and tissue
- Stimulates the growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis)
Strengthens the immune system to fight infections.
Common Conditions Treated with HBOT:
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a powerful, evidence-based treatment used to accelerate healing, reduce infection, and improve outcomes for a variety of complex medical conditions. At Third River Health, we utilize HBOT to treat conditions that are difficult to heal with traditional therapies, including:
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers & Wounds – Chronic, non-healing wounds of the lower extremities caused by diabetes.
- Gas Gangrene (Myonecrosis) – A life-threatening bacterial infection that destroys muscle tissue and spreads rapidly.
- Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections – Severe, fast-progressing infections such as necrotizing fasciitis, which cause extensive tissue death.
- Acute Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency – A serious condition where blocked arteries prevent blood flow to limbs, leading to ulcers and non-healing wounds.
- Compromised Skin Grafts & Flaps – HBOT helps improve oxygenation and circulation, increasing the likelihood of graft and flap survival.
- Chronic Refractory Osteomyelitis – A persistent bone infection that does not respond to standard treatments.
- Osteoradionecrosis & Soft Tissue Radionecrosis – Bone and soft tissue damage resulting from radiation therapy, often seen in cancer patients.
- Actinomycosis – A rare but serious bacterial infection that causes abscesses and deep tissue infections.
- Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) – An unexplained, rapid loss of hearing that may respond to oxygen therapy.
And More – HBOT is used in many other conditions where oxygen therapy can promote healing and recovery.
What to Expect During HBOT Treatment
- Each session lasts about 60-90 minutes, depending on your condition.
- You will relax in a comfortable, professionally monitored, one-person chamber while breathing oxygen at a higher atmospheric pressure.
- Some patients experience a popping sensation in their ears (similar to flying on an airplane).
- Most treatments require multiple sessions for optimal results.
Discover how oxygen therapy can accelerate healing and improve your recovery.
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Experience the Healing Power of HBOT
At Third River Health, we are committed to providing cutting-edge treatments that help patients heal faster and regain their quality of life. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) offers a proven, non-invasive solution for chronic wounds, radiation injuries, infections, and other conditions that require enhanced oxygen delivery. If you're struggling with a non-healing wound or a complex medical condition, our team is here to help.
Take the next step toward healing. Contact Third River Health today to learn if HBOT is right for you.