Injured war veterans 'could benefit from breathing oxygen-enriched air'
People who have sustained brain injuries while serving in Afghanistan or Iraq may benefit from a new oxygen therapy trial.
The military endeavour will see tests get underway next year at camps in California, Texas, Colorado and North Carolina, with a fifth location yet to be determined, according to the Associated Press.
It is thought that breathing oxygen-enriched air could help soldiers suffering from mild to moderate brain injuries, as some theories indicate that damaged tissue can be repaired more easily when blood delivers additional oxygen to the body.
Oxygen therapy could help treat a number of symptoms affecting those with brain injuries, including mood swings and headaches.
Aches and pains sustained from smaller injuries or a night out on the town can also be treated by breathing oxygen-enriched air.
Last month, the BBC suggested that the effects of alcohol consumption can be reduced through oxygen therapy, which is thought to increase the metabolic rate and helps to break down toxins in the body more quickly.
Posted by Jenny Richards
06/04/2010 17:23:19
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