Treating COPD, bronchitis and emphysema with halotherapy at HaloClinic Nederland

Halotherapy for COPD, bronchitis and emphysema

COPD, chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema can have an enormous impact on daily life. Tightness of the chest, stubborn mucus, coughing, fatigue and difficulty breathing often make simple everyday activities steadily harder.

Many people with COPD start in a milder stage such as COPD stage I, but over the years may progress to stage II, stage III and eventually stage IV. In severe cases people become dependent on extra oxygen.

The core of the problem is often that the airways become repeatedly irritated and inflamed. They narrow and, over time, damage and scar tissue can develop. This is precisely why it is so important to keep the airways as clean and calm as possible.

At HaloClinic Nederland many visitors experience that halotherapy helps them breathe more freely and keep the airways cleaner. The dry salt particles can penetrate deep into the airways, help loosen mucus and support the reduction of bacteria and inflammatory reactions in the airways.

When the airways calm down and inflammation subsides, the strain on the lung tissue eases. People often find they can breathe more easily, cough less and feel they have more air. Many visitors report that they gain energy, feel less short of breath and can once again cope with daily activities.

In practice we see that many people with COPD, chronic bronchitis and emphysema need less medication after a course of halotherapy, and sometimes are even able to stop certain medicines.

Quality of life can improve significantly as a result. Visitors often say they tire less quickly, feel physically stronger and regain confidence in their body. The research by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam also shows that 9 out of 10 participants fully stopped their medication after halotherapy.

With COPD it is essential to break the vicious cycle of mucus, irritation and inflammation in the airways. Halotherapy helps make the airways cleaner and calmer, so that many visitors breathe more freely and feel more energetic.

What is COPD?

COPD is a chronic lung disease in which the airways become narrowed and damaged. COPD includes conditions such as:

• Chronic bronchitis
• Pulmonary emphysema

Common symptoms are:

• Shortness of breath
• Tightness of the chest
• Stubborn mucus
• Chronic coughing
• Wheezing
• Fatigue
• Frequent airway infections

In chronic bronchitis the airways are constantly irritated and often produce a great deal of mucus.

In pulmonary emphysema the air sacs become damaged, making breathing more difficult.

How can halotherapy help with COPD, bronchitis and emphysema?

Halotherapy recreates the microclimate of a natural salt cave. During the session a professional halogenerator disperses fine, dry salt particles throughout the room. While you sit or lie back and relax, you inhale this air naturally. The salt particles reach the airways and nose, where they kill bacteria, help dissolve mucus and support the immune system in regulating itself.

Many visitors experience that halotherapy can help to:

• Loosen stubborn mucus
• Breathe more freely
• Cleanse the airways more thoroughly
• Reduce tightness of the chest
• Take deeper breaths
• Experience more relaxation
• Keep the nose and sinuses more open

Many visitors also report feeling fitter and having more air during daily activities.

Yvonne's experience with COPD GOLD 3 and halotherapy

Yvonne was diagnosed with COPD GOLD 3 and had daily airway complaints. At the end of 2018 she began halotherapy at HaloClinic Nederland.

After several weeks she noticed she felt fitter and could breathe more freely. Shortly after that 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

During covid Yvonne continued to use the salt room:

"Two two-hour visits to the salt room on consecutive days and I felt on top of the world again. No more complaints. I can recommend it to everyone."

— Yvonne

Many visitors with COPD, bronchitis and emphysema experience that halotherapy helps to:

• Breathe more freely
• Loosen mucus more easily
• Keep the airways clean
• Feel more air and energy
• Promote relaxation

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 COPD, bronchitis or emphysema?

At HaloClinic Nederland the first session is free and non-binding.

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