COPD doesn't just affect your lungs. It affects what you can still do every day.
At HaloClinic, we have been using professional dry salt inhalation since 2011. Microscopic particles of medicinal (pharmaceutical-grade) salt are inhaled and help:
- loosen mucus
- keep your airways clean
- you breathe more freely
60 minutes · Free · No obligation · Zaandam or Heemstede
People with COPD first. The theory later.
“Going to the salt room was the best thing I could do for my health.”
Yvonne — COPD GOLD 3
Yvonne was diagnosed with COPD GOLD 3 and experienced airway symptoms every day. In late 2018, she started halotherapy at HaloClinic Nederland.
After a few weeks, she noticed she felt fitter and could breathe more freely. Shortly afterwards, she was able to stop using her inhalers.
"Going to the salt room was the best thing I could do for my health."
— Yvonne, COPD GOLD 3
Yvonne continued using the salt room during COVID too:
"A two-hour visit to the salt room on two consecutive days and I felt great again. No more symptoms. I recommend it to everyone."
— Yvonne
COPD GOLD 4 — far fewer respiratory infections
“I've been coming to HaloClinic Heemstede for six years and go every week. I have COPD GOLD 4. In the years before I went to HaloClinic, I had about 5 to 6 lung infections a year — usually very ill for two weeks, followed by another few weeks recovering. Since my visits to the salt room, my infections have been negligible. If I do get one, it clears up much faster. It will never be cured, but my life has become so much better.”
COPD isn't just about a lung function number
It's about:
- being able to climb the stairs
- being able to go for a walk
- sleeping without constant coughing
- being able to clear mucus
- feeling less breathless
- having more energy left
- staying independent
That's why people with COPD come to HaloClinic.
The problem: mucus stays stuck
With COPD and chronic bronchitis, the airways are often narrowed and irritated. Large amounts of mucus also regularly build up. With emphysema, the air sacs in the lungs are damaged too.
When thick mucus stays stuck:
- breathing becomes harder
- you have to cough more
- your airways remain clogged
- every breath takes more energy
That's why at HaloClinic we focus strongly on loosening mucus and cleansing the airways.
How does the salt get there?
A professional halogenerator processes medicinal (pharmaceutical-grade) salt into microscopic dry salt particles.
At HaloClinic, most of the dry salt aerosol used consists of very small particles that can reach deep into the airways.
There's nothing complicated to do.
- No mask
- No mouthpiece
- No breathing exercise
- Just sit and breathe normally
Salt and airway recovery are not a new combination
The connection between salt and health goes back further than you think. As early as 1830, Polish physician Dr. Feliks Boczkowski discovered that workers in salt mines almost never suffered from breathing problems.
Modern halotherapy replicates the effects of that salt-mine microclimate: a professional halogenerator disperses dry salt aerosol throughout the salt room.
What do clients with COPD notice?
- Mucus loosens more easily
- Easier to cough up mucus
- Freer breathing
- Less breathlessness
- Calmer breathing
- Cleaner airways
- More breath for daily activities
- More energy
- Better sleep
“Copd, sinus, bronchial symptoms 13-03-2013 Dear Ran, Stubborn mucus I suffer from COPD and stubborn mucus, and even with a lot of coughing it won't come loose, now that I've been to the Salt Room in Zaandam a number of times. I can now easily cough up mucus again I can cough up the mucus again, my Sinuses/Paranasal sinuses are clear again too. Kind regards, Ton Boendermaker from Amsterdam.”
What do you want back?
Clients with COPD don't come for salt. They come because they want to:
- climb the stairs without stopping again
- walk a little further again
- cough less
- breathe more freely
- have more energy
- feel less afraid of the next respiratory infection
9 out of 10
Research conducted at HaloClinic Nederland
A researcher from VU Amsterdam followed 12 HaloClinic clients with conditions including COPD, asthma, bronchitis and recurrent pneumonia.
clients followed
used medication
medication users stopped completely
reduced their medication use
reported improvement
Participants described:
- less coughing
- less shortness of breath
- more breath
- less stubborn mucus
- more energy
These are the results for this study group of 12 participants.
The science on COPD
Dry salt inhalation for asthma and COPD
What was studied? Inhaling very fine, dry salt particles for asthma and COPD.
What was found? Easier breathing, less irritation and better mucus clearance.
Read the studyHalotherapy for chronic bronchitis
What was studied? Halotherapy as a complementary treatment for chronic bronchitis (1999).
What was found? Less coughing, less mucus and calmer airways.
Read the studyHalotherapy in pulmonary rehabilitation
What was studied? Halotherapy in pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic respiratory symptoms.
What was found? Promotes breathing, mucus clearance and airway comfort.
Read the studyHalotherapy for COPD — 2022
What was studied? Animal study on halotherapy for a COPD-like condition (Annals of Translational Medicine).
What was found? Better lung function and less inflammation.
Read the studyReview of halotherapy for COPD — 2014
What was studied? Review of research on halotherapy for COPD (International Journal of COPD).
What was found? Improvements in lung function (FEV1, FVC, PEF) and, in some studies, quality of life.
Read the studyAlso read the science behind halotherapy. Do you also experience asthma, bronchiectasis, coughing or sinus symptoms? Dry salt inhalation helps keep your airways clean in these cases too.
COPD GOLD 1, 2, 3 or 4?
At HaloClinic, we see clients with different stages of COPD:
- COPD GOLD 1
- COPD GOLD 2
- COPD GOLD 3
- COPD GOLD 4
The experiences on our website range from people with mild COPD to people with GOLD 4 who use oxygen.
What do they have in common? They're all looking for ways to keep their airways as clean as possible and preserve as much quality of life as possible.
How many sessions?
One session introduces you to halotherapy. For chronic symptoms, we use a course of sessions.
For COPD, you start with 2–3× per week. The initial course is approx. 15–20 sessions. After that: Regular maintenance.
What does a trial cost?
Your first session is free
You don't have to buy a package straight away. You don't have to decide whether you believe us first.
Sit down. Breathe for 60 minutes. Experience it for yourself.
- Professional halogenerator
- Dry medicinal (pharmaceutical-grade) salt
- 60 minutes
- Zaandam or Heemstede
- Free, with no obligation
Why HaloClinic for COPD?
- Specialists since 2011
- 15 years of practical experience
- Thousands of visitors
- Dozens of COPD testimonials
- Clients from mild COPD to GOLD 4
- Professional halogenerator
- Dry medicinal (pharmaceutical-grade) salt
- VU Amsterdam research
- Scientific COPD studies
- First session free
Locations
Explore our salt room in Zaandam or our salt room in Heemstede.
Frequently asked questions about COPD and halotherapy
Does halotherapy help with COPD?
Yes. Dry salt inhalation helps loosen mucus and keep your airways clean, so you breathe more freely. Read the COPD testimonials and the VU Amsterdam study.
Does halotherapy also help with chronic bronchitis and emphysema?
Yes, many clients with chronic bronchitis and emphysema also come to HaloClinic. Here too, we focus on loosening mucus and cleansing the airways.
Do I need a mask or mouthpiece?
No. You sit in the salt room for 60 minutes and breathe normally.
How many sessions are needed for COPD?
According to our treatment guide, you start with 2–3× per week, with an initial course of approx. 15–20 sessions. After that: Regular maintenance.
Can I come with COPD GOLD 3 or 4?
Yes. HaloClinic welcomes clients with all stages of COPD, including those with GOLD 4 who use oxygen.
Is the first session really free?
Yes, free and with no obligation.
You can't ignore COPD. But you can do more for your airways.
When coughing, mucus and breathlessness take over more and more of your day, one free hour is a small step.
- 60 minutes of professional dry salt inhalation
- First session €0