{"id":1,"date":"2025-08-21T15:28:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hapnikuteraapiakeskus.ee\/?p=1"},"modified":"2026-05-06T15:15:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:15:25","slug":"hello-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hapnikuteraapiakeskus.ee\/en\/hello-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-COVID Recovery and Long COVID: The Benefits of Oxygen Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

In cases of long COVID, various systemic disturbances can occur throughout the body. These may include lung tissue damage and scarring, which make breathing more difficult. Inflammatory markers often remain elevated both in the bloodstream and in the central nervous system.\n\nThe autonomic nervous system \u2014 responsible for regulating involuntary functions such as breathing, digestion, heart activity, and blood pressure \u2014 may also be affected. In addition, many people experience a reduced or lost sense of smell and taste, which can last for weeks or even months, significantly affecting overall quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Long COVID or Post-COVID-19 Syndrome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While many patients recover fully from COVID-19, a significant number experience long-lasting symptoms known as long COVID, post-COVID, or chronic COVID. Studies show that nearly half of those who have had COVID-19 report various symptoms that can persist for several months after the initial infection.\n\nThese lingering symptoms can occur even in individuals who had mild cases or were completely asymptomatic during the acute phase of the illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to family doctor Argo L\u00e4tt, many patients continue to experience lingering symptoms for months after COVID-19, highlighting the need for supportive therapies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Common Long COVID Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Long COVID symptoms can appear weeks or months after infection and affect multiple systems in the body. Learn about the most common symptoms and how oxygen therapy may help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Heart rhythm irregularities and palpitations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Loss or alteration of smell and taste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Causes of Long COVID and the Role of Oxygen Therapy in Recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The exact causes of Long COVID are not yet fully understood. Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center<\/em> manager Erika Jordan, prolonged symptoms may result from decreased oxygen levels in the body during the acute phase of the illness.\n\n\"The body fought the virus and experienced oxygen deficiency, which caused a state of systemic shock. Symptoms often appear only after the illness has ended, creating a domino effect of various health problems,\" explains Jordan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn how hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is used to support recovery from long COVID, reduce fatigue, improve lung function, and enhance overall health and well-being.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Increases oxygen delivery to tissues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Reduces inflammation in nervous tissue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Accelerates the body\u2019s natural recovery processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        • Alleviates chronic fatigue and breathing difficulties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

          Recovery Options for Long COVID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          In addition to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, experts recommend adequate rest, a balanced diet, and physical rehabilitation to support the body\u2019s recovery process. Physiotherapy and psychological support are also important components in managing long COVID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Recommended Oxygen Therapy Course for Long COVID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          For optimal results, a course of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is suggested. The best outcomes are typically achieved with 10, 20, or 40 sessions completed within a short timeframe \u2014 for example, 10 sessions over two weeks. Even 5 sessions have provided relief for many patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Sources and Further Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Maailma Terviseorganisatsioon (WHO): Post COVID-19 condition (Long COVID) \u2013 https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/questions-and-answers\/item\/post-covid-19-condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Eesti Terviseamet: COVID-19 statistika \u2013 https:\/\/www.terviseamet.ee\/et\/covid-19-statistika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Rahvusvaheline Long COVID uuring \u2013 https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41591-021-01283-z<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Baroteraapia v\u00f5imalused pika Covid’i ravis \u2013 https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8376926\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Eesti Perearstide Seltsi juhised Covid-19 j\u00e4rgsest taastusravist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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