A hyperbaric chamber exploded at the Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, killing a 5-year-old boy being treated and injuring his mother. What to know about the equipment.

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD A hyperbaric chamber is a specialized, enclosed space where hyperbaric oxygen therapy occurs. This environment allows your lungs to absorb more oxygen, which ...

Michigan legislators are moving to regulate hyperbaric oxygen chambers following the January death of a 5-year-old patient undergoing a controversial treatment.