T helper 1 response is correlated with widespread pain, fatigue, sleeping disorders and the quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia and is modulated by hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Authors: Guggino, Giuliana; Schinocca, Claudia; Lo Pizzo, Marianna; Di Liberto, Diana; Garbo, Domenico; Raimondo, Stefania; Alessandro, Riccardo; Brighina, Filippo; Ruscitti, Piero; Giacomelli, Roberto; Sireci, Guido; Triolo, Giovanni; Casale, Roberto; Sarzi-Puttini, Piercarlo; Dieli, Francesco
- Publication year: 2019
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/340082
Abstract
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been used as treatment for different clinical conditions, including fibromyalgia (FM). HBOT modulates brain activity, ameliorates chronic pain and modifies the ratio of immune cells. Clinical studies have provided evidence that FM is associated with immune system dysregulation. In the present study we aimed to evaluate the effect of HBOT on immune system and on the quality of life-style of FM patients.