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Study on inhalation with thermal water for respiratory diseases

Dominika Zajac

August 2021

Healing & thermal therapy

Respiratory system / Asthma

The text deals with the therapeutic use of inhalations with thermal water for respiratory diseases, a long-established method with lasting effectiveness and no side effects. Nevertheless, the mechanisms of action have only been researched to a limited extent.

The article summarizes the effects of thermal water inhalation on various symptoms and characteristics of respiratory diseases , including allergy-like symptoms, inflammation, oxidant-antioxidant balance, cell influx, mucus secretion, recurrent infections, and lung and nasal function. A brief overview of the history of inhalation therapy is also given.

Based on the literature reviewed, thermal water inhalations have a positive effect on almost all respiratory diseases, probably by restoring the body's own defense mechanisms. They alleviate symptoms, improve the quality of life and serve as a useful additional therapy for respiratory diseases.

The most important information on the study at a glance

Indications: Respiratory diseases
Institution: Department of Respiration Physiology, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Pawinskiego 5, 02-106, Warsaw, Poland
Title: Study on inhalation with thermal water for respiratory diseases
Brief description: The study shows that thermal water inhalations alleviate the symptoms of respiratory diseases and improve the quality of life.
Original title: Inhalations with thermal waters in respiratory diseases
Link to the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34371115/