- What is halotherapy for
- How halotherapy is done
- How halotherapy works
- How many halotherapy sessions to do
- Where to do halotherapy
Salt therapy, or halotherapy as it is also known, is a therapy that uses inhalation of non-iodized salt as a complementary resource to treatments for respiratory and skin diseases.
What is halotherapy for
Halotherapy serves to complete the treatment of diseases, such as:
- SinusitisAsthmaChronic bronchitisAllergic rhinitisCigarette-related coughRespiratory infectionsResistance to pollenAcnePsoriasisEczemaStressDepressionHay feverChronic fatigue
In addition, halotherapy is also effective in preventing colds and flu.
How halotherapy is done
The patient is placed in a room in which the walls, ceiling and floor are covered with salt and must remain in it for approximately 40 minutes. In addition, there is an air vaporizer in the room that releases about 30 mg of imperceptible salt particles per hour.
How halotherapy works
Halotherapy works as follows: when entering the respiratory system, salt releases the airways due to its mucolytic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial factor, facilitating the passage of air and reducing the inflammation of the small airways. It is due to this factor that halotherapy is indicated even for cases of asthma and chronic bronchitis, proving to be very effective. The small particles of salt also rest on the skin, being very useful in skin lesions because it acts as a local anti-inflammatory.
How many halotherapy sessions to do
Salt therapy or halotherapy for adults should be performed daily for 10 consecutive days and repeated 2 to 3 times a year as a form of maintenance. For children, 6 sessions are recommended, which should be carried out every other day, to then evaluate the results.
Where to do halotherapy
Halotherapy sessions can be done in specialized clinics and in some Spas.
