Salt Therapy Specialist
At Neighborhood Pediatrics in Shenandoah, Texas, our board-certified pediatricians are dedicated to offering integrative, natural solutions to support your child's well-being. We offer Salt Therapy (also known as Halotherapy) as a gentle, drug-free treatment to help children find relief from respiratory and skin-related symptoms. To learn more about how salt therapy can benefit your child or to schedule a session, call Neighborhood Pediatrics or book an appointment online today.
Q & A
What is salt therapy?
Salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, is a wellness service that involves spending time in a room where microscopic salt particles are dispersed into the air. The room is designed to create a controlled, clean environment where children and adolescents can breathe salt-enriched air and allow gentle skin exposure.
Why do families choose salt therapy for their child?
Families may explore salt therapy as a supportive wellness service for children with recurrent respiratory or skin concerns. It is often used as an adjunct to standard medical care, not a replacement for medical evaluation or treatment.
How may salt therapy support respiratory health?
Breathing dry, salt-enriched air may help support respiratory comfort. Some families choose salt therapy for children who experience:
- Seasonal or environmental allergies
- Lingering cough following colds or upper respiratory infections
- Ongoing nasal congestion or sinus symptoms
Salt particles may help reduce airborne irritants and support the body’s natural airway-clearing mechanisms.
Can salt therapy help with sinus or upper respiratory symptoms?
Salt therapy may support sinus comfort by promoting exposure to dry, mineral-rich air. Families sometimes incorporate sessions during or after viral illnesses or during allergy seasons as part of a broader wellness approach.
Are there possible skin benefits?
Salt therapy may support skin comfort and is sometimes used by families of children with eczema or chronic skin irritation. The dry, mineral-rich environment may be supportive when used alongside appropriate skin care and medical guidance.
Is salt therapy a medical treatment?
No. Salt therapy is not a medical treatment and does not diagnose, treat, or cure disease. It is offered as a wellness service that may complement medical care and healthy lifestyle practices.
Are there contraindications to salt therapy?
Salt therapy may not be appropriate for all children. It is generally not recommended for children with:
- Open sores or wounds
- Active skin infections
- Recent surgical incisions
- Fevers or other contagious illnesses
If you are unsure whether salt therapy is appropriate for your child, please discuss this with your pediatrician before scheduling a session.
What happens during a session?
Children sit comfortably in the salt therapy room for up to 10 minutes. Sessions are supervised and age-appropriate. Quiet activities such as reading or resting are encouraged.
How often can salt therapy be used?
Frequency varies by child and family preference. Some families choose occasional sessions, while others schedule sessions more regularly during allergy seasons or times of increased respiratory symptoms. Your pediatrician can help guide how this service fits into your child’s overall care plan.
