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Inhalation therapy of seawater

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Institution
Talasshoteraphya, Crikvenica, Croatia
Institution Typology
University, Hospital
Country
Croatia
Description
The Adriatic Sea is considered the cleanest of the Mediterranean seas. Inhalation therapy is carried out in a special inhaler, which is unique in the entire Adriatic and even in Europe. Modern inhalation devices enable an exceptionally good distribution of the natural active ingredients of seawater and essential oils as well as medication, which makes inhalation therapy particularly effective. During inhalation therapy, dispersed natural drug solutions, i.e. drugs or gaseous substances, are introduced locally into the respiratory organs and then partially into the bloodstream via the lung tissue. With the help of modern technology, the medication is heated to the temperature of the human body and dispersed into an aerosol of different particle sizes. For example, aerosol particles with a size of up to 5 micrometers (dry inhalation) are intended for the lower respiratory tract and aerosol particles with a particle size of 5-10 micrometers (wet inhalation) for the upper respiratory tract. Given the unique system of the upper and lower airways and the fact that 8 out of 10 asthma patients also suffer from allergic rhinitis, both types of inhalation are used depending on the indication.
Disease
COPD
Activity level
Low
Activity Typology
Rehabilitation section-based activities, Home-based activities
Motivation Tools
Not available

Innovation
Seawater is a solution of minerals: sodium, magnesium, calcium, chlorine, sulfate and bicarbonate. It also contains traces of copper, manganese, selenium and zinc. Studies have confirmed that the salts and microelements contained in seawater (Ca, Fe, Mg, Na, Cu, Sn, etc.) have an antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral effect.

Evaluation System
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Assessment
The therapeutic value of seawater is determined by its physical and chemical properties, and it has been shown to be beneficial for the treatment and recovery of respiratory diseases.
References
thalasso-ck.hr/talasoterapija/inhalacijska-terapija, Access date: 26.04.2024.

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