Salt Therapy & Pulmonary Fibrosis

Clinical Definition of Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. Pulmonary fibrosis scars and thickens the tissue around and between the air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs. This makes it more difficult for oxygen to pass into your bloodstream. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it more difficult for your lungs to work properly. As pulmonary fibrosis worsens, you become progressively more short of breath.The scarring associated with pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by a multitude of factors and can’t be repaired.

Symptoms

  • Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
  • A dry cough
  • Fatigue
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Aching muscles and joints
  • Widening and rounding of the tips of the fingers or toes (clubbing)

How Does Salt Therapy Assist Pulmonary Fibrosis?

When small salt particles are inhaled via your airway they reduce inflammation and congestion of the scar tissue formation. Salt therapy reduces the production of bacteria and inflammation which are often present in secondary respiratory infections. This reduction in inflammation often reducing chest tightness.

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