Cold, Flu & Sinusitis
About Cold & Flu
Colds and flu are common viral infections that affect the nose, throat, and airways. They often cause symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, sore throat, coughing, headaches, and body aches. In most people, these illnesses resolve within one to two weeks, but during that time they can cause significant discomfort and may trigger complications such as sinusitis, bronchitis, or worsening of existing respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD.
Adults typically experience two to four colds per year, while children may catch seven to ten. In children, coughing is common during a cold, often caused by mucus draining down the back of the throat. Babies and individuals with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of developing complications, such as bacterial chest infections.
How Can Salt Therapy Help
Medication can offer short-term relief, it’s common for cold or flu symptoms to return within a few weeks. This is why it’s important to understand the unique therapeutic properties of salt and how they can support long-term respiratory health.
Salt Therapy offers natural support by helping to:
Open the nasal passages and improve airflow
Kill bacteria and reduce infection risk
Facilitate sinus drainage to relieve pressure and congestion
Accelerate mucus clearance from the lungs for easier breathing
Ease sneezing, coughing, and throat irritation
Reduce reliance on over-the-counter medications
Lower stress and support the immune system, strengthening the body’s natural defenses
By targeting both the airways and immune function, Salt Therapy may not only provide relief during a cold or flu episode but also help reduce the frequency of future recurrences.
How Often Should You Come?
For lasting results, a course of 10–15 Salt Therapy sessions is generally recommended, depending on age and individual needs. Sessions are most effective when attended 2–3 times per week.
Many patients notice that after completing a full course, their airways feel clearer and symptoms are greatly reduced or disappear altogether. The treatment has an estimated effectiveness rate of 75–98%.
About Sinusitis
In many cases, sinusitis develops following a cold or flu-like illness.
When the lining of the sinuses becomes swollen, it can block the normal drainage of mucus. This trapped mucus may build up inside the sinuses, creating pressure and discomfort while also providing an ideal environment for bacteria to grow and cause infection.
Acute sinusitis develops quickly, usually over just a few days, and tends to be short-lived. While many cases resolve within about a week, it’s not unusual for symptoms to last 2–3 weeks—which is typically longer than a standard cold.
How Can Salt Therapy Help
Salt Therapy is a clinically proven, natural, and safe treatment suitable for all age groups. By spending time in our Salt Therapy Room and breathing in the fine saline aerosol, you can experience a wide range of health benefits.
Salt has powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, while its mucolytic effects help to loosen retained mucus, making it easier to clear from the sinuses and airways. This not only eases congestion but also reduces the risk of infection. In addition, Salt Therapy can lower IgE levels, helping the immune system become less oversensitive to allergens and triggers.
Regular Salt Therapy may help to:
Reduce the need for inhalers, antibiotics, or hospital admissions
Clear mucus and sticky phlegm from the sinuses and lungs
Strengthen the immune system and increase resistance to respiratory tract diseases
Prolong remission times between flare-ups
Improve overall health and quality of life
How often should you come
For long-term results, a course of 15–20 sessions is typically recommended. In cases of more persistent or irreversible conditions, additional sessions may be needed to achieve and maintain benefits.
Sessions are most effective when attended around 2-3 times per week, allowing consistent exposure to the therapeutic effects of inhaled salt.
Many patients notice significant improvement after completing a full course, with treatment effectiveness estimated at 75–98%. To maintain results, most clients return for 1–2 full courses per year, often supplementing with occasional “top-up” sessions—especially if symptoms begin to flare or at the onset of a cold.