Treatment of Actinomycosis with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection that can cause extensive tissue damage, often affecting the face, neck, lungs, or abdomen. It is typically chronic and can be resistant to standard antibiotic treatments. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) provides an adjunctive treatment option for actinomycosis by accelerating healing, reducing infection severity, and promoting tissue regeneration.

HBOT works by delivering pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, allowing much higher concentrations of oxygen to reach affected tissues. This oxygen boost enhances the body’s immune response, promotes angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation), and helps reduce inflammation and tissue necrosis. For actinomycosis, where infection can spread deep into tissues and create abscesses, HBOT improves tissue oxygenation, which supports the antibiotics in controlling the infection and encourages faster healing. Studies have shown that when combined with surgical drainage and antibiotics, HBOT can enhance recovery in severe cases of actinomycosis.

At Hyperbaric Health Services, our experts provide personalized HBOT treatments in a comfortable, clinical environment, ensuring the highest standards of care. Whether dealing with severe infections or conditions resistant to standard treatments, HBOT can be a critical part of a successful recovery from actinomycosis.