10/27/2025
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can improve sleep quality by increasing oxygen saturation in the blood, which reduces inflammation in airways and promotes healing
Benefits for sleep:
Reduced inflammation: For conditions like sleep apnea, HBOT can reduce inflammation in the airways, leading to better airflow and breathing during sleep.
Improved sleep quality: Studies show HBOT can improve various metrics of sleep quality, including sleep efficiency, total sleep time, and time spent in slow-wave and REM sleep.
Insomnia and stress reduction: HBOT can help reduce symptoms of insomnia by improving oxygenation to the brain and may promote a sense of calm by supporting the parasympathetic nervous system.
Better oxygen delivery: The pressurized environment allows the blood to absorb and carry more oxygen, promoting healing and improved circulation throughout the body.
Support for other conditions: HBOT has shown promise in improving sleep for people with other conditions that affect sleep, such as Long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome, and after a stroke.