The common cold and flu virus are two of the most frequently occurring diseases in the world. Thankfully halotherapy, a drug-free treatment, provides relief from symptoms and prevention of frequent attacks.
Halotherapy Benefits for Cold/Flu Sufferers
Brings relief from sneezing, coughing, and shortness of breath
If you have a cold you will display symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, body aches, coughing spells and sometimes difficulty in breathing. Halotherapy brings relief by clearing your nasal airways and helps in the drainage of sinuses.
Breath better after just one session
If your cold has brought on the added complication of chest congestion you will often begin breathing easier after only one session with greater effects coming after a few sessions. You will also experience a reduction of coughing spells as your respiratory tract clears. By simply inhaling the specific concentration of salt air your lungs will function better and mucus will be cleared.
Tackle the causes that provoke respiratory illnesses in a better way
Respiratory diseases including cold and flu are often caused by allergens, exposure to dust, frequent changes of weather and climate etc. Halotherapy increases your resistance to disease and decreases the incidence of contraction due to exposure to the aforementioned triggers.
Increases remission times
If you are suffering from cold and flu and have taken the complete course for halotherapy (usually seven weeks of treatment) you will enjoy a longer remission period from the disease. A victim of cold and flu is not likely to suffer another attack for at least 6 months and sometimes more than a year.
Feel revitalized
Once you have taken the full halotherapy course you will feel a sense of rejeunivation. Your energy levels will increase and you will be better equipped to face the world. You will feel more relaxed and even sleep better
Improve general health and quality of life
Besides fighting with cold and flu, halotherapy will also help the patient regain his or her health and relax their taut nerves. He or she will develop more resistance to other illnesses, and enjoy better health. Halotherapy even helps to reduce snoring by clearing the airway passages in the oropharyngeal region.
Possible Side Effects for Cold/Flu Sufferers
Halotherapy has few side effects. Certain patients experience a slight skin irritation while using halotherapy. An overdose of aerosol salt can result in conjunctivitis, therefore it is advisable that sensitive patients keep their eyes shut while receiving the treatment. Some patients undergoing halotherapy treatment also report a slight tickling sensation in the throat. Saline water gargles will bring relief. Patients who are coughing often experience aggravation of their symptoms in the first few days but should not be alarmed as this is due to drainage of accumulated mucus. As mucus clears from the respiratory tract the coughing subsides.
There are certain precautions a patient must observe. You should consult with your doctor before trying halotherapy if you are suffering from internal diseases in decompensation; severe hypertension; relapsing and massive bleeds of any kind; blood diseases in acute stage; acute stage of respiratory diseases; severe chronic respiratory failure; active tuberculosis; mental disorders and all kinds of drug addiction; malignant diseases; intoxication; cachexia; or pregnancy.