Salt therapy

I got this thing, from Amazon, that holds Himalayan salt that I breath salt through twice a day. It’s suppose to help with breathing problems like COPD which I have. Plocebo or for real, I don’t know. Have used it 3 days and don’t see any changes as of yet.

Opinions...pro or con?
 

No idea. I would need an pulmonary specialist to explain it to me. In olden times they used to say the salt air by the sea was beneficial in some way and maybe so, but in which way, have no clue.

I hope it helps you, Pappy. Give it more time.
 
Saw it first on Facebook, so it must be true if I saw it on the internet..:confused:
Just kidding....Amazon has all types of salt therapy as well as many other places.
Any positive comments on Amazon??

What else do you use?? I also have COPD.
 
I looked it up. There are many Salt Inhaler/Therapy type products on Amazon for example. The reviews for the most part are good, but the vast majority applaud its effectiveness for allergies, sinus issues, post nasal drip etc. None that I read touched on its effectiveness for COPD.
 
[h=1]The effect of a dry salt inhaler in adults with COPD.[/h]Cernomaz TA1, Bolog SG, Mihăescu T.
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[h=3]Abstract[/h][h=4]AIM:[/h]to evaluate the effects of a dry salt inhaler in adults with COPD (stages II and III).
[h=4]METHOD:[/h]All 35 patients were under correct treatment according to GOLD guidelines for at least two weeks prior to the start of the study. The patients were given dry salt inhalers (which generated dry 1-5 microm NaCl particles) and were asked to use them up to 30 minutes per day. Spirometry tests and six minutes walk tests were performed initially and after one, two and three months.
[h=4]RESULTS:[/h]As far as spirometry results are concerned no statistically significant results were recorded. However we found out there was a statistically significant improvement in the six minutes walk test values and quality of life assessed by means of Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire. There were no serious adverse events. Minor adverse events were represented by sore throat sensation usually after prolonged exposure to salt (over 15 minutes continuously)--this improved promptly with temporarily discontinuation and no additional action was necessary.
[h=4]CONCLUSION:[/h]Dry salt inhaler therapy may prove to be a useful adjuvant therapy in COPD as far as effort tolerance and quality of life is concerned. However further studies are probably needed to exclude a placebo effect which could not be quantified under present circumstances.




 
I use Himalayan salt at home sometimes in cooking, but never used it for therapy. I've read that it can help people with COPD also, and I would definitely give it a try if I was suffering with your condition. I understand you can't do the therapy if you have high blood pressure problems. Here's more about the therapy and how it may help respiratory problems, the site promotes Halotherapy, but you won't find much about these natural treatments on medical sites.

Why dry salt therapy for respiratory care

People are exposed to pollutants, airborne diseases, bacteria, allergens and other irritating factors on a daily basis. Halotherapy is the only known method to cleanse and detox the lungs as well as invigorate the entire body with increased lung capacity and oxygen intake. Regular Halotherapy practice is an excellent way to aide breathing and improve your quality of life.

How dry salt improves the respiratory system

Scientific research has found that inhaled dry salt particles have bactericide, mucokinetic, hydrophilic and anti-inflammatory properties, which may help to reduce inflammation in the entire respiratory tract and widen the airway passages.

Dry salt particles are also known to accelerate the transportation of mucus, the elimination of residual tar and foreign allergens. A clean respiratory system naturally results in higher oxygen intake, increased energy and an improved immune system.

Dry salt is super absorbent and acts like a sponge attracting foreign substances along its path through the respiratory tract. The dry salt can be imagined to behave like a toothbrush that cleans through the respiratory system removing build-up of foreign elements that cause various respiratory ailments and conditions. Clean lungs are healthy lungs. Start Halotherapy today!

What type of respiratory conditions might improve

A majority of people who include Halotherapy in their wellness routine may find relief from a variety of respiratory conditions such as:

  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Common cold
  • Bronchitis
  • COPD
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Sinusitis
  • Ear infections
  • Smokers cough
For respiratory conditions low concentration and gradual administration of dry salt and consistency of the sessions are the key elements for successful results


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Pappy see> The SeaBreeze already helped you! :playful::eek:nthego:

Silly girl! :hair:


Pappy, I think 3 days is really too soon to judge whether you're having benefits, more like 3 weeks to notice something like that.....good luck. :love_heart:
 


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