Speleotherapy, halotherapy, haloaerosoltherapy: definitions, mechanisms of influence, perspectives of usage (part II)

Lemko, Olha I.; Lemko, Ivan S.

doi:10.31655/2307-3373-2018-3-34-41

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“…The obtained results suggest that reactive anxiety is a very mobile feature and is characterized by reversibility in normalizing the somatic state and social conditions of man [9]. Thus, application in patients with COPD in the complex treatment of the course of halotherapy, does not only effect the bronchodraining, sanogenic, anti-inflammatory effects, but also helps to reduce reactive anxiety, which coincides with the opinion of specialists [6].…”

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Optimization of Pathogenetic Therapy in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

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The aim of the study is to increase the effectiveness of the treatment of exacerbation of COPD group B GOLD II with the use of combined therapy of the combined drug PulmoBRIZ containing two components – ambroxol and acetylcysteine and the course of halotherapy. Materials and methods: We observed 60 patients with COPD B, GOLD II. They were divided into two groups: the first – the main (n=30) – patients receiving basic therapy, mucolytic therapy – a combination of Ambroxol and acetylcysteine – 200/30 to 1 tabl. 2 times a day, number 7 days and, from the 3rd day – sessions of halotherapy 1 time per day № 10. The second group, the control group (n=30), followed only basic therapy, did not take mucolytics and halotherapy sessions. Results: Patients receiving therapy with the combination of ambroxol and acetylcysteine and halotherapy sessions experienced a significant increase in FEV1 by 8.3% (p <0.05); the Tiffon index was 7.2% (p<0.05), reactive anxiety levels (RA) and manifestations of autonomic dysfunction decreased, whereas in patients in the control group these indicators did not improve significantly. Conclusions: The proposed complex therapy of COPD patients with the inclusion of the combined drug ambroxol and acetylcysteine and halotherapy sessions contributes to the improvement of the quality of life of patients.

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“…Depending on the specific speleoclimate three main types of speleotherapy locations can be distinguished: high temperature and high rate of air ionization (e.g., Gastein Healing Gallery, Austria), low temperature and high rates of air ionization, and low temperature caves with low rates of air ionization (e.g., Bad Bleiberg “Friedrichstollen”, Austria) [ 13 ]. Scientific research on speleotherapy started in the 20th century resulting in the approvement of speleotherapy as therapy option for respiratory diseases as well as for certain skin diseases [ 14 , 15 , 16 ]. Although speleotherapy is widely known in Central and Eastern Europe and many active speleotherapy locations are currently offering therapies [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ], the existing scientific evidence is rather low or simply not accessible, as most literature from Eastern Europe is not available in English [ 14 , 21 ].…”

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“…Scientific research on speleotherapy started in the 20th century resulting in the approvement of speleotherapy as therapy option for respiratory diseases as well as for certain skin diseases [ 14 , 15 , 16 ]. Although speleotherapy is widely known in Central and Eastern Europe and many active speleotherapy locations are currently offering therapies [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ], the existing scientific evidence is rather low or simply not accessible, as most literature from Eastern Europe is not available in English [ 14 , 21 ]. There is an extensive geographical distribution of speleotherapy facilities in Eastern Europe, but outside the Eurasian continent speleotherapy is actually unknown in scientific literature [ 22 ].…”

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Winter Exercise and Speleotherapy for Allergy and Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Freidl¹,

Huber²,

Braunschmid³

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(1) Background: The prevalence of allergic respiratory diseases is still rising and efforts towards holistic treatments should be made. Although speleotherapy is widely applied in Europe to treat chronic airway diseases, the existing scientific evidence is rather low. Recreational winter exercise has been shown to improve allergic airway inflammation, but little is known about the combined effects of speleotherapy and recreational winter exercise. (2) Methods: In this clinical study we investigated the effects of winter exercise and speleotherapy on adults with allergic rhinitis and/or asthma. The speleotherapy group (n = 23) participated in a ten-day combined winter exercise and speleotherapy program and the exercise group (n = 18) joined a full-day winter sports program. The effects on allergic airway inflammation, quality of life, spirometry and cardiorespiratory fitness were assessed. (3) Results: No significant effects were found for fractional exhaled nitric oxide or nasal nitric oxide. Quality of life (p < 0.001 time effect) and allergic symptoms (p < 0.001 time effect) were improved in the speleotherapy and in the exercise group. (4) Conclusions: Winter exercise alone and winter exercise in combination with speleotherapy improve quality of life and allergic symptoms in adults with allergic rhinitis and/or asthma. Further studies are required to investigate the specific effects of speleotherapy. To our knowledge, this is the first investigation examining speleotherapy in combination with winter exercise. Recreational outdoor winter exercise and speleotherapy may be recommended for highly functioning patients with good disease control.

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Haloaerosoltherapy: Mechanisms of Curative Effect and Place in the Respiratory Rehabilitation

Lemko¹,

Lemko²

2021

Balneo and PRM Research Journal

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Introduction. Management of patients with chronic pathology requires development of long-term programs with organic combinations of medicamental and non-medicamental influences. Haloaerosoltherapy is a group inhalation of rock salt aerosol with concentration of more than 2-3mg/m3 and certain dispersion (with presence of large-, medium- and small-grained aerosol) aboveground. Material and method. On the basis of literature data review and results of own researches a comprehensive description of haloaerosoltherapy, its mechanisms, available technologies, indications and effectiveness at pulmonary pathology was given. Results and discussion. Basis of haloaerosol curative influence is hyperosmolar stimulus that improves drainage function of bronchi and provides sanitizing effect, which causes further changes at local and systemic levels. This justifies haloaerosoltherapy usage as method of rehabilitation treatment. Comparison of haloaerosoltherapy and other methods of halotherapy (use of halite), in particular, "salt rooms (caves)" was made. It has been proven that "salt rooms" can be used only as spa procedure. Conclusions. Application of term "halotherapy" to all methods that use halite or underground treatment is incorrect. This determines necessity for stop using this term. It is necessary to differentiate clearly applied methods of treatment using terms that reflect the essence of therapeutic effect. Haloaerosoltherapy should be considered a method of respiratory rehabilitation with a proven mechanism of action and effectiveness. Haloaerosol is obtained using specific devices - halogenegenerators. The effectiveness of haloaerosoltherapy immediately after the course of treatment and in remote period is testified. Keywords: Respiratory rehabilitation, halotherapy, haloaerosoltherapy, speleotherapy,

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Speleotherapy, halotherapy, haloaerosoltherapy: definitions, mechanisms of influence, perspectives of usage (part II)

Cited by 6 publications

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Optimization of Pathogenetic Therapy in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Optimization of Pathogenetic Therapy in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Winter Exercise and Speleotherapy for Allergy and Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Haloaerosoltherapy: Mechanisms of Curative Effect and Place in the Respiratory Rehabilitation

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