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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy carries side effects and risks alongside its benefits

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Is it true that Hyperbaric oxygen therapy carries side effects and risks alongside its benefits?

Yes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is generally safe, but clinical literature confirms it carries notable side effects and risks, such as middle ear and sinus barotrauma, oxygen toxicity, and hypoglycemia.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The claim is specific, empirical, and falsifiable. Multiple retrieved papers directly document the side effects and risks associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, such as barotrauma, oxygen toxicity, and hypoglycemia, while none refute that risks exist. Thus, the evidence clearly supports the claim.

Evidence for · 4
Adverse Events During Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Literature Review
2021
This literature review outlines various adverse events associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, such as barotrauma, oxygen toxicity, and claustrophobia.
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Ubysz, D., Giermaziak, W., & Ostrowska, A. (2021). Adverse Events During Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Literature Review. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2478/phr-2021-0016

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Efficacy and safety of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for acute central retinal artery occlusion in Hong Kong: results of the first 3 years
2022
This clinical review notes that patients receiving HBOT experienced barotrauma, convulsions, confusion, sinus pain, and hypoglycemia.
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Au, S., Chong, S. S., Leow, P., & Ko, C. K. (2022). Efficacy and safety of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for acute central retinal artery occlusion in Hong Kong: results of the first 3 years. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.12809/hkjo-v26n1-323

Safety Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy In Patients Aged 75 And Older: A Multicenter Retrospective Study.
2025
This multicenter study reports that 20.3% of elderly patients experienced side effects from hyperbaric oxygen therapy, primarily barotrauma and anxiety.
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Cracchiolo, A., Palma, D., Saporito, E. F. G., Palazzolo, C., Mannino, S., Genco, F., Vitale, F., Profera, L., Raineri, S., & Accurso, G. (2025). Safety Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy In Patients Aged 75 And Older: A Multicenter Retrospective Study.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.22462/841

Adverse Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2023
This systematic review and meta-analysis establishes that hyperbaric oxygen therapy groups report significantly more adverse effects compared to control groups.
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Zhang, Y., Zhou, Y., Jia, Y., Wang, T., & Meng, D. (2023). Adverse Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2453696/v1

What does the evidence say?

The claim is specific, empirical, and falsifiable. Multiple retrieved papers directly document the side effects and risks associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, such as barotrauma, oxygen toxicity, and hypoglycemia, while none refute that risks exist. Thus, the evidence clearly supports the claim.

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