Asthma is a major respiratory disease affecting millions. According to the CDC February 2016 statistics:

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• Number of adults who currently have asthma: 17.7 million

• Percent of adults who currently have asthma: 7.4%

• Number of children who currently have asthma: 6.3 million

• Percent of children who currently have asthma: 8.6%

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Although the respiratory system is essentially in good working order, the bronchi which are small tubes carrying air in and out of the lungs become inflamed and more sensitive than usual. The result is that when a person comes into contact with something that irritates the lungs, airways are narrowed and the muscles around tighten.  There is an increase in the production of sticky mucus (phlegm) and difficulty in breathing.

It is usually treated by prescription drugs and inhalers for immediate relief.

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Salt Therapy or halotherapy can not only bring much-needed relief for persons suffering from asthma, but also prevent the frequent recurrence of symptoms.    This non-drug alternative respiratory treatment for asthma works by: 

• Killing bacteria

• Reducing inflammation of the airways

• It reduces IgE levels, which means the immune system won’t over-react to asthma/allergy triggers.

There are a number of National Institute of Health and other scientific research studies that confirm halotherapy is an effective natural treatment for asthma.

Salt therapy treatment for asthma has been a preferred alternative treatment in Europe for nearly 200 years.  In Eastern Europe and Russia, it is known as speliotherapy with salt sanitariums established in caves.   Now this treatment is available at the Vermont Salt Cave Spa & Halotherapy Center instead of having to travel to the salt caves of Europe.  Here you will find the simulated micro-climate of these caves through the use of a halogenerator which is certified as medical equipment in Poland. known as 

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