Study #21 · Chapter C
Halotherapy for asthma in children
Original title: Halotherapy as asthma treatment in children: A randomized, controlled, prospective pilot study.
- Authors
- Ronen Bar-Yoseph, Nir Kugelman, Galit Livnat, Michal Gur, Fahed Hakim
- Journal
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Year
- 2017
Summary
This randomized pilot study investigated halotherapy in children with mild asthma. The children received treatments in a salt room with a halogenerator. The study examined airway reactivity, FeNO as a measure of airway inflammation, and quality of life. Particularly, the sensitivity of the airways improved: the airways responded less strongly to stimuli that can trigger shortness of breath or constriction. Larger follow-up studies remain necessary.
What was investigated
Researchers investigated halotherapy in children with mild asthma. The children received treatments in a salt room with a halogenerator. It was examined whether this influenced asthma symptoms and airway reactivity.
What were the findings
Children treated in the salt room with a halogenerator showed particular improvement in airway sensitivity. Their airways responded less strongly to stimuli that normally trigger shortness of breath or narrowing. The study also looked at FeNO, a measure of airway inflammation, and quality of life. The results suggest a potential beneficial effect of halotherapy in children with mild asthma, although researchers indicate that larger follow-up studies are needed.
Why relevant for halotherapy
A direct study on halotherapy for childhood asthma. The results support the use of a professional salt room with a halogenerator for sensitive airways, shortness of breath, and asthma complaints.
Original publication
Ronen Bar-Yoseph, Nir Kugelman, Galit Livnat, Michal Gur, Fahed Hakim. Halotherapy as asthma treatment in children: A randomized, controlled, prospective pilot study. Pediatric Pulmonology, 2017.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27723955/This summary has been prepared for readability and does not replace the original scientific publication. Consult the source via the link for the full context. Halotherapy is a complementary approach to promoting health and does not replace medical treatment or advice from your treating physician.