Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Healing Versus Hoax?

Some people claim that HBOT can also be used to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.

In fact, most studies have shown that HBOT has no benefit for people with ASD. For example, a 2016 study published in the journal Pediatrics found that HBOT did not improve any of the core symptoms of ASD in children.

Another study, published in the journal Autism Research and Treatment in 2017, found that HBOT was not effective in reducing the severity of ASD symptoms in adults.

• The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved HBOT for the treatment of ASD.
• The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend HBOT for the treatment of ASD.
• The Autism Speaks organization states that “there is no credible scientific evidence that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is effective in treating autism.”

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. It is used to treat a variety of conditions, including decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and gas gangrene.

Some people claim that HBOT can also be used to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. In fact, most studies have shown that HBOT has no benefit for people with ASD.

What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. People with ASD may have difficulty communicating and interacting with others, and they may have restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.

There is no cure for ASD, but there are a variety of treatments that can help people with ASD manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. These treatments may include speech therapy, occupational therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).