Inhalation with medicine has the same effect and uses the same principles as salt inhalation or thermal water inhalation (See: Salt Inhalation), but has a stronger effect. A combination of water, sometimes mineral water and medicines are inhaled through a tube. During this inhalation process the medicine is inhaled directly into the respiratory system and lungs where it helps to dissolve mucous and has a cleansing reaction. It is effective in the treatment of chronic respiratory conditions, allergies or the aftereffects of a cold or respiratory infection.
Oxygen inhalation
The oxygen is inhaled through an intranasal tube into the nose, whilst you lie comfortably in a reclining chair. The air being inhaled is enriched with about 40-60 % oxygen at a reasonable humidity level. A long term supply of oxygen into the body enhances the immune system, improves heart activity and elasticity of the lungs, helps the condition and efficiency of the mind and is excellent for all round health. Sometimes a vitamin drink is also offered as part of the treatment.
Salt cave (Artifical salt cave)
The salt cave is a room constructed from real salt and depending on the location this salt can be imported from several different sources. The room is designed to be relaxing and atmospheric. During the treatment you lie comfortably in a chair relaxing whilst breathing in this special salty air. In the process tiny salt particles are inhaled into the respiratory system and lungs. Since salt has an anti-bacterial effect the salt particles help dissolve mucous and have a cleansing reaction in the respiratory system. It is effective in the treatment of chronic respiratory conditions, or the aftereffects of a cold or respiratory infection. Because the body is in a totally relaxed position, the inhalation process is more effective, and it combines improved respiratory function with stress reduction. In some locations this treatment is followed by a thermal bath (See Balneotherapy: Thermal Bath).
Salt inhalation
The salt pulverized in mineral water or medicinal water is inhaled through a tube into the mouth. In Sovata Romania, natural salt water is used. During the inhalation process tiny salt particles are inhaled into the respiratory system and lungs. Since salt has an anti-bacterial effect the salt particles help dissolve mucous and has a cleansing reaction in the respiratory system. Of course since salt is a natural substance this treatment is entirely based on natural resources. It is effective in the treatment of chronic respiratory conditions, allergies or the aftereffects of a cold or respiratory infection.
