A woman relaxes inside a salt cave made out of Himalayan salt blocks. Shutterstock
Asthma affects more than 25 million people in the United States, and that number is rising every year. Although there is no known cure for asthma, and the condition is normally managed long-term with prescription medications, there are some simple diet and lifestyle steps that may help reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks. These include identifying possible trigger allergens and getting adequate omega-3 fatty acids.
One lesser-known tool in the armory of potential asthma aid is a simple salt inhaler (or “salt pipe”)—a small and inexpensive device through which you breathe air that is infused with microscopic salt particles. Salt therapy—also known as halotherapy—has been shown in several studies to improve lung function in those suffering from mild to moderate asthma, as well as other respiratory conditions.
