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Published guide

What Health Canada Approves Hyperbaric Oxygen For

Health Canada licenses hyperbaric chambers as medical devices, and only for a defined list of 14 recognized conditions. Here is what's on that list, how the licensing works, and what Health Canada says about everything else.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-20

Published guide

What the Evidence Says About Hyperbaric Oxygen

The evidence for hyperbaric oxygen is strong for a defined set of approved conditions, mixed and still-emerging for a longer list of investigational uses, and limited for the mild, lower-pressure wellness sessions many people encounter. Here's how to make sense of the landscape.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-20

Coming soon

What is hyperbaric oxygen?

Planned for the education hub after Phase 1.

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Mild (soft-shell) hyperbaric: what it is and isn't

Planned for the education hub after Phase 1.

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How to choose a provider

Planned for the education hub after Phase 1.

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Safety & who shouldn't use a chamber

Planned for the education hub after Phase 1.

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What it costs in Canada

Planned for the education hub after Phase 1.