The amount of salt aerosol inhalation is dependent on two factors:

1. The concentration of salt in the air

2. The length of salt aerosol inhalation

The duration of a salt therapy session is based on the size and cubic volume of air space

in the environment and can be anywhere from 45 minutes in a salt therapy room down

to 10 minutes in smaller, portable salt therapy units. Skin that is exposed will absorb

the micro-sized salt particles that are not inhaled. 

Halotherapy benefits adults and children alike, as well as athletes and animals. It is

natural and safe and there are no known side effects. Many people who undergo

halotherapy as a complementary treatment on a regular basis may find relief from a

variety of respiratory conditions such as:

• Allergies

• Asthma

• Bronchitis

• Bronchial Infections

• Cold and Flu

• COPD

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Emphysema

• Pneumonia

• Rhinitis

• Sinus Infections

• Sinusitis

• Smoker’s Cough

• Snoring & Sleep Apnea

• Stress & Fatigue

• Wheezing

Dry salt therapy is also extremely beneficial to your skin in treating:

• Acne

• Eczema

• Psoriasis

• Dermatitis

• Rosacea

• Itching

• Swelling & Inflammation

• Dry & Flaky Skin

• Rashes

• Skin Aging

In addition, dry salt therapy has been shown to reduce:

• Anxiety

• Fatigue

• Stress

The best thing about dry salt therapy, however, is that despite the fact that it can be

used to help treat the respiratory issues and skin conditions listed above, it can be used

by anyone to enhance their overall respiratory hygiene and combat the poor quality of

today's indoor and outdoor air.

The micro-particles of salt also have a beneficial influence to the integument system

(skin protective layer) and hairs providing healing and cosmetic effects. This increases

activity of skin cell ion channels and activates electrophysiological activity that determines

the skin’s protective properties. The dry salt impacts the skin microcirculation and assists

cellular membrane activity used in dermatology and cosmetology and enhances their

effectiveness.

There has been lots of science about hypertonic saline solutions in terms of nebulizer

treatments, wet salt therapy solutions and saline, so utilizing salt and saline in medical

environments are not something that is foreign. This is a dry salt application designed through

a delivery mechanism of inhalation, and due to the particle size, it’s able to penetrate the

epidermis at the surface level.

Super Absorbent - Dry salt acts like a sponge attracting foreign substances along its path

through the respiratory tract. The dry salt can be imagined behaving like a toothbrush that

cleans the respiratory system removing the build-up of foreign elements that cause various

respiratory ailments and conditions. Dry salt aerosol is also very hygroscopic. As quickly as it

can, it attracts as much moisture as possible. When salt particles are inhaled and deposited

on the mucus on the bronchial tree, the mucus is liquefied, which facilitates its easy

expectoration. Sputum is loosened and can then be removed by coughing. The obvious

advantage of this is that any blocking of the airways caused by the mucus is removed.

Dry salt aerosol also works as a mucokinetic agent and can increase the effectiveness of a

cough, either by increasing expiratory cough airflow or by unsticking highly adhesive

secretions from the airway walls. Salt stimulates the bronchial self-cleaning mechanism and

can, therefore, act as an expectorant. This slight stimulation removes the mucus faster.

Anti-Inflammatory - Inhaled dry salt particles may help to reduce inflammation in the entire

respiratory tract and widen the airway passages. Clinical studies have found that the

inhalation of dry salt aerosol results in decreased colonization of pathogenic bacteria flora. A

clean respiratory system naturally results in higher oxygen intake, increased energy, and an

improved immune system.

Anti-Bacterial - The dry salt particles act as an anti-bacterial agent, dissolving bacteria and

pollutants lodged in the respiratory tract. These are then either coughed up or naturally

expelled by the body.

Based on an individual's condition and symptoms, this can vary, since like many wellness

and health regimens, individuals respond differently. Many individuals will notice a positive

effect in just in one session, however, a series of sessions is recommended for optimal

results.

Some people go two to three times a week for a three to four-week ritual during allergy and

cold seasons, some people go twice a week for six to eight weeks for more chronic

conditions. Those who go for general wellness, stress relief, and relaxation simply go as

often as they like.

For best results, a series of treatments is recommended. The Salt Therapy Association

additionally recommends using dry salt therapy as a continuous preventive measure to

strengthen the immune system against colds, cough, allergies, and sinusitis. There are some

people who have salt therapy in their homes and do a daily ritual. You cannot overdose

from salt therapy.