How Dry Salt Particles Purify Air
Salt inhalation, also known as halotherapy, is a treatment for asthma and other breathing conditions such as persistent chest infections and bronchitis. Salt caves or therapy rooms can provide a high-salt environment that helps dry the lungs and reduce mucus production, and there are also ways to create this effect at home with devices like salt inhalers and salt-based air purifiers, such as the Salin Plus.
The Salin Plus is designed to purify your indoor air environment and delivers a fine mist of salt particles in order to do this. It offers many benefits and is highly recommended for people with lung conditions, especially children, as it is non-invasive and easy to use over the long term. Salin Plus is also recommended to relieve skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, and it can help to reduce the symptoms of allergies. But how does it work?
Let’s take a look…
Halotherapy and How It Works
Halotherapy or salt therapy has been used for millennia, with records dating back to Roman times, and we know that visiting salt caves to improve respiratory health was a common practice in Eastern Europe in the 12th century. This became a commercial practice in the 1800s when it was observed that salt miners in Poland had much better respiratory health than their peers. Tourists from all over the world began accessing the salt caves to relieve breathing problems, and this became an accepted treatment.
Salt is used in many therapeutic ways, including salt baths and nasal washes, as well as dry salt therapy. Here, salt particles are sprayed into the immediate environment, and this treatment method has met with positive responses from patients and medical professionals. This is considered a good way to use salt to treat respiratory and skin conditions, and can be managed easily in the comfort of your own home. It does not have any dangerous side effects, although some people report an increase in coughing, which often happens when the lungs are beginning to clear.
Salt therapy can boost the immune system and have an anti-inflammatory effect in the body, reducing irritation and the symptoms of allergies. It also has an antibacterial effect, helping to prevent infections such as coughs and colds, and it can help to reduce mucus in the lungs and nasal passages. Salt therapy has been used to treat lung, chest and throat infections, as well as breathing problems resulting from smoking, as well as chronic conditions such as COPD and asthma. It can also help with conditions such as pneumonia, tonsillitis and sinusitis, and it is used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis, as well as several skin conditions.
How Do Dry Salt Particles Purify Air?
In salt therapy or halotherapy, air is purified using salt. In the Salin Plus Air Purifier, air is forced through a filter which contains a micro-crystallised deposit of salts, primarily sodium chloride (specifically 98% NaCl, 0.5% calcium chloride and magnesium, 0.2% iodine and sulphur).
Air constantly passes through the filter, which creates a constant fine spray of sodium chloride into the immediate environment, changing the ionisation of the air.
Salin Plus is a small device that works using a filter made from microcrystalline sediment and a bellows mechanism. It is easy to use and is recommended for at least 8 hours of continuous use per day. It can be used to treat spaces of up to 150 cubic metres, or 55 square metres, and can be used in the home, the office or even in the car. It can be used overnight so that you can benefit from an improved sleeping environment and extended treatment time.
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How Does Salin Plus Affect the Lungs?
Salin Plus works by changing the quality of the air that you are breathing in, increasing the salt particles that help to dissolve mucus and expel it from the airways. This happens because the salt attaches itself to the mucus that lines the airways and draws it away from the tissue so that it can be more easily expelled. When the airway is clearer, breathing is easier, and the body can heal.
Ongoing use of the Salin Plus prevents a buildup of mucus, and this can relieve the symptoms of several respiratory conditions mentioned above, as well as Rhinitis (hay fever), the congestion associated with Downs Syndrome, and even snoring and Sleep Apnea.
NaCl (sodium chloride) also acts as an anti-bacterial ionic compound, which can help to prevent secondary infections in the throat and chest, which can develop when infected mucus is swallowed. The levels of salt in the Salin Plus are safe for treatment for all, including babies and small children, and there are no contraindications, even for people on low salt diets.
How To Use Salin Plus
It really is a very simple process to begin benefitting from salt therapy in your own home. You can simply plug in the device and turn it on, allowing it to run constantly on low. The Salin Plus device uses filters, which will need replacing every 4-6 months. You can order these from us or buy instore, and this will keep your environment clean and healthy at all times. You may notice that your breathing feels easier over time, and you may also notice a reduction in stress and an improvement in your sleep. Good news all round!
Most people notice an improvement in their symptoms within a week, and you can optimise the benefits by using more than one device in your home, perhaps using one in the bedroom and one in your living area. You should avoid placing the device near open windows or in the kitchen, and you can experiment to find the positioning that gives you the best results.
Note: Salin Plus can help to reduce your reliance on inhalers and other medications for chronic conditions such as asthma, and can help to prevent chest infections and reduce asthma attacks. You can use Salin Plus alongside your established management routine, but you should not stop using your prescribed medication without discussing this with your doctor or pharmacist.
Improve Your Respiratory Health at WonderCare
At WonderCare, we know that it can be worrying if you or your child has a respiratory condition such as asthma. We can help you to access solutions such as the Salin Plus that can reduce symptoms of respiratory conditions and allergies, and we are very impressed with the results we have seen! Our experienced team can support you with all your healthcare needs, and we stock healthcare products for babies, children and adults. We can also offer advice and guidance on improving the environment in your home, which can promote better health and well-being in the long term.
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