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Quick answer
Halotherapy is breathing salt aerosol in a salt room or cave. Respiratory benefits are claimed but evidence is mixed; it is not proven medical treatment.
A wellness practice involving breathing micro-particles of salt in a controlled environment (salt room or salt cave). Proposed benefits include respiratory relief and skin improvement, though scientific evidence is mixed.
Halotherapy exposes people to fine salt particles in a salt room or cave setting. Advocates suggest respiratory and skin benefits, but scientific evidence is mixed and often low quality. Treat it as a wellness add-on, not proven medicine.
In Practice
Spas run halogenerators that grind pharmaceutical-grade salt into breathable aerosol. Some users report easier breathing during sessions; clinical trials show inconsistent results for asthma and COPD.