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Ah, AI. At this point in the development I find it far more helpful to use Google Scholar. This gives me the links back to the specific st udies and research papers so that I can evaluate the size and type of research and read the actual conclusions. Call it the skeptic in me, but there conclusions aren't really something to rely on when it comes to my health.
Anyone can offer salt therapy as is is unregulated. I already have bad lungs, waht if the salt or air are contaminated by mold bacteria or heavy metals? A safer alternative is to nebulize saline solution directly using ampules meant for the purpose.
Just another point of view.
Sue
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One's health is just too important to be cavalier about, so I don't just read one article, or listen to one person's point of view or experience, to reach a conclusion when trying to come up with an evaluation. I believe some skepticism is a good thing when it comes to one's health! That's not the same as having a closed mind. I try to get as much information, both for and against whatever it is I'm considering. I find that there is little in the health field that does not usually include some cons!
Even when it appears to be mostly pro, it's impossible to know if you might not be the exception, when it comes to positive or negative results. Even our doctors, and the pharmaceutical companies can't give us 100% guarantees on the outcomes of taking a certain medication or having certain procedures! The possible side effects of some, are endless, yet at some point we either say no, it's not worth it, or yes, I'm willing to risk it, even if it might include possible harm to our well-being!
You could very well be right about nebulized solution being safer, but even if it is, it's not likely to be very effective, compared to the results of breathing in salt particles from the air for long periods of time, such as while you are sleeping. It is long exposure, like overnight, and then for extended lengths of time where the most therapeutic value lies. It was, after all, salt miners, who were exposed to these salts on a daily basis, perhaps, year after year, that gave rise to this treatment because they never seemed to get lung ailments!
No doubt, certain salts could possibly be contaminated. That's why a person must do Their research on the salt used, the type and the regions it is mined from, and buy only from reputable vendors. Even our foods and medications are frequently recalled due to contamination so, I guess all we can do is minimize the risk by relying on ourselves as well as government oversight, which on the whole is not to be completely relied on either!
It's good to hear different points of view that help us fill in the gaps! Also, with so many people being taken in by scams, it's good to be able to find one's own way through the muddle and learn to be able to distinguish between what is plausible and what is not!
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Sue - Absolutely agree with your point, there are risks to any therapy and should always be considered. I turned to the salt room because it's a 45 minute session (twice/week) and I was dealing with pneumonitis caused by SBRT radiation to my tumors. The salt therapy helped with the resulting inflammation and mucus production.