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The therapy is used to treat various medical conditions, including decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, non-healing wounds, and certain infections. The increased pressure and high concentration of oxygen in the chamber are believed to enhance the body's ability to heal by delivering higher amounts of oxygen to tissues and reducing inflammation. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be administered in different types of chambers, such as monoplace chambers for single patients and multiplace chambers for multiple patients. Though generally considered safe, HBOT may have side effects such as ear or sinus discomfort, changes in vision, and claustrophobia. The efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy is supported by scientific evidence for certain conditions while for others it is still under investigation.