Well, if there’s one thing this persistent cough has taught me, it’s the profound power of humility (and perhaps a little less stubbornness!). For those who’ve been following, you’ll know I’ve been battling a productive cough since 21st February. Today marked my 6th Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) session, and honestly, despite my deep-rooted belief in […]
A Turning Tide? HBOT Sessions Four and Five & Lingering Questions
What a whirlwind the last few days have been – a busy weekend culminating in a 500-mile round trip in just 24 hours! Yet, amidst the activity, I’ve been consistently amazed by the subtle yet powerful impact of these Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) sessions. While I’m certainly not claiming to be completely rid of whatever […]
A Glimmer of Light? My HBOT Journey and the Cough Update – Session Three
Wednesday’s HBOT session was a bit of a squeeze, fitting it in amidst the hustle and bustle of Just Breathe O2’s schedule. It was a shorter one than Tuesday’s, but after the rather dramatic 24 hours that followed session two – and the sheer volume of green phlegm that made an unwelcome appearance – I […]
HBOT and the Great Phlegm Mystery: My Second Session Update (Ouzo & Mack Edition!)
Well, yesterday was certainly… interesting! Following my second HBOT session, this time 45 minutes at 2 ATA (atmospheres absolute) with a total of 60 minutes in the chamber breathing approximately 90% oxygen, I’ve been on a bit of a physiological puzzle hunt. Much like many of our clients, I’m trying to decipher exactly what the […]
Popping Your Ears: A Guide to Equalisation and Comfort During Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Have you ever felt that uncomfortable fullness or even pain in your ears during a flight, a scuba dive, or maybe even while driving over hills? That sensation is related to air pressure changes and your ability to equalise the pressure in your middle ear. It’s a very common experience, and it’s something that many […]