In her study presented at the 35th Congress of the International Society of Medical Hydrology & Climatology, Alina V. Chervinskaya from the Baltic Association of Aerosol Respiratory Hygiene looked at how dry sodium chloride aerosol (DSCA) can help improve respiratory health. The study involved 193 patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and bronchiectasis. These patients received a course of DSCA treatment (10-20 sessions, each lasting 45-60 minutes), while a control group of 67 patients received a placebo. The research measured various factors like lung function, immune response, and mucus characteristics. The results showed that DSCA significantly improved the condition of patients, with 85% of those with mild to moderate asthma, 75% of those with severe asthma, and 97% of those with chronic bronchitis seeing improvement. Additionally, the number of common colds was reduced by half, especially during the cold season.
The study found that DSCA works by helping clear mucus from the lungs, boosting immune cells in the airways, and improving overall lung function. This type of salt therapy was shown to be effective in both treating respiratory diseases and preventing them, especially for people who are at risk. Chervinskaya concluded that DSCA, often used in special therapy rooms called HaloSpas, could be a key part of respiratory hygiene treatments in health resorts. This method not only helps treat chronic lung conditions but could also prevent respiratory issues, particularly in environments where air quality is poor or during cold and flu season.
