It may be difficult for a patient to clear the ears when these symptoms are present. The HBO treatments may be postponed until the patient's symptoms have subsided and have been cleared by their doctor to resume treatment. Once HBO therapy has been prescribed the patient will have to stop smoking until the therapy is complete. No articles containing nylon or polyester are to be worn in the chamber. Watches and prosthetic devices must be removed before treatment.
Personal cleanliness is also very important to the effectiveness of the treatment.
Once the patient's family has seen the facility they may wait in the waiting room. This page created by the Department of Respiratory Care.