MECHANISMS OF ACTION AND POSSIBLE THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS OF CONTROLLED HALOTHERAPY
The present survey reviews the method of halotherapy, simulating some parameters of a microclimate in salt speleohospitals. It presents the data on the development of the method, principles and advantages of halotherapy with the use of manageable microclimate. The mechanisms of action of the main treatment factor - dry sodium chloride salt aerosol, and pathophysiological basics of therapeutic action of halotherapy method are examined. A description of an innovative method of controlled halotherapy is provided and some technical tools for its realization - Halocomplex, equipped with halogenerator ensuring dosing and controlled aerosol are presented. The survey contains the data on clinical efficacy and a justification for halotherapy application for restorative treatment of patients with bronchopulmonary pathology, ENT pathology, dermatic diseases, concomitant cardiovascular pathology, as well as a method for the prevention of respiratory diseases. The prospects for application of a controlled halotherapy in various medical and healthcare institutions are explained.