WHAT ARE THE CONTRAINDICATIONS TO HBOT?
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Some preexisting conditions or concurrent therapies can present contraindications to HBO.
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Upper respiratory infections and chronic sinusitis make it difficult for the patient to clear his/her ears. Often decongestants are used to open the sinuses.
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HBO treatment is absolutely contraindicated for patients with pneumothorax, or collapse lung, and caution is used with HBO treatment if a patient has a history of spontaneous pneumothorax.
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HBO is not recommended for patients who have active cancerous conditions on certain chemotherapy agents.
- If a woman is pregnant, HBO is not recommended for precautionary reasons, except in life-threatening emergencies.