Halotherapy for sinusitis and frontal sinusitis
Sinusitis or frontal sinusitis can cause prolonged pressure on the head, a blocked nose, headaches, stubborn mucus and difficulty breathing. Many people continue to experience recurring symptoms despite nasal sprays, antibiotics or other treatments.
At HaloClinic Nederland many visitors experience that halotherapy helps keep the nose and airways more open so they can breathe more freely.
What is sinusitis?
The sinuses are air-filled cavities around the nose and forehead. When these cavities become blocked by mucus, irritation or inflammation, symptoms can develop such as:
- Blocked nose
- Facial pressure
- Headache
- Pressure on the forehead
- Stubborn mucus
- Reduced nasal breathing
- Coughing
- Fatigue
- Pain around the eyes and nose
Many people regularly experience recurring sinus problems, especially during colds, hay fever or allergies.
How can halotherapy help with sinusitis and frontal sinusitis?
Halotherapy is a natural therapy in which microscopically fine dry salt particles are dispersed through the salt room by a professional halogenerator.
In the salt rooms of HaloClinic Nederland a controlled salt microclimate is created that helps keep the airways and nose clean.
Many visitors experience that halotherapy can help to:
- Breathe more freely through the nose
- Loosen stubborn mucus
- Keep the nose more open
- Reduce pressure on the sinuses
- Cleanse the airways more thoroughly
- Experience more relaxation
Many visitors also report feeling fitter and less troubled by recurring sinus problems.
Halotherapie en het immuunsysteem
Veel klachten waarbij halotherapie ondersteuning kan bieden — van astma, hooikoorts en COPD tot eczeem en psoriasis — hebben één gemeenschappelijke noemer: een overactief of ontregeld immuunsysteem. Het lichaam reageert dan te heftig op prikkels zoals pollen, huisstofmijt, virussen of stressfactoren, met ontstekingen in de luchtwegen of de huid tot gevolg.
Halotherapie helpt het immuunsysteem om rustiger en beter gereguleerd te reageren. De ingeademde droge zoutdeeltjes reinigen de luchtwegen, verminderen prikkels, helpen slijm af te voeren en helpen overmatige immuunreacties tot rust te brengen. Daardoor draagt halotherapie bij aan herstel bij luchtwegklachten én huidklachten zoals eczeem en psoriasis.
Lees meer over de werking op de pagina de wetenschap achter halotherapie of bekijk de uitkomsten van het onderzoek van de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Cees Sloove's experience with sinus problems and halotherapy
Cees had suffered for years with blocked sinuses, pressure on his head and recurring nasal complaints. Especially during colds and allergy seasons his symptoms would linger.
After starting halotherapy at HaloClinic Nederland he noticed his nose stayed more open and he could breathe more freely.
His experience is consistent with that of many other visitors who use halotherapy as natural support for sinusitis and frontal sinus complaints.
Research into halotherapy
Research has been carried out at HaloClinic Nederland in cooperation with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam into visitors' experiences with halotherapy.
Many participants with airway and skin complaints reported positive changes while using halotherapy.
Why choose HaloClinic Nederland?
Specialised in halotherapy since 2011
HaloClinic Nederland is among the first professional salt rooms in the Netherlands and has been helping visitors with airway and skin complaints for more than 15 years.
Professional salt rooms
Our salt rooms are designed for the optimal dispersion of dry salt aerosol.
Relaxing 60-minute sessions
During a session you relax in comfortable chairs while the dry salt microclimate does its work.
Also suitable for children
Children are welcome from six months of age. In Zaandam we have a dedicated children's salt room.
First session FREE
Would you like to discover what halotherapy can do for your sinuses and airways?
At HaloClinic Nederland the first session is free and non-binding.
Locations
View the rates and treatment packages for sinusitis
Questions about sinusitis and halotherapy
Does halotherapy help with sinusitis and frontal sinusitis?
Many visitors use halotherapy as natural support for sinusitis, sinus infections and frontal sinus complaints.
What are the benefits of halotherapy for sinusitis?
Many visitors experience that halotherapy can help them breathe more freely through the nose, loosen stubborn mucus, keep the nose more open and reduce pressure on the sinuses.
What are the outcomes of the VU research into halotherapy?
Halotherapy research: 9 out of 10 clients fully stopped their medication. An independent study by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, carried out at HaloClinic Nederland, shows striking results for people with airway and skin conditions.