A chest infection affects the lungs, either in the larger airways (bronchitis) or in the smaller air sacs (pneumonia). It is slightly worse than a heavy cold and is extremely common – affecting about a third of babies in their first year. The infection itself may last just five to seven days, but the symptoms can last much longer. Young children are more at risk of Pneumonia.

Pneumonia is an inflammation in the gas-exchanging air sacs (alveoli) in the lung caused by various bugs, including viruses and bacteria. The most common bacteria affecting children is streptococcus pneumonia. Pneumonia comes on suddenly, often following a viral infection such as a cold. Symptoms include a high fever, cough, breathlessness and sometimes pleurisy – a sharp chest pain on breathing in.

Bronchiolitis is a common illness of the respiratory tract caused by an infection that affects the tiny airways, called the bronchioles, that lead to the lungs. As these airways become inflamed, they swell and fill with mucus, which can make breathing difficult. Bronchiolitis most often affects infants and young children because their small airways can become blocked more easily than those of older kids or adults. This typically occurs during the first 2 years of life, with peak occurrence at about 3 to 6 months of age.  Although it's often a mild illness, some infants are at risk of a more severe disease that requires hospitalization.

The early symptoms of bronchiolitis are similar to those of a common cold. The first symptom is usually a blocked or runny nose and your child may also have a slight cough or fever. Symptoms usually get worse during the first three days, then gradually improve. During this time, your child may experience:

Our mission is to help your children, and focus on the source of the problem rather than just suppressing the symptoms , which is what medication usually does. 

To get a better understanding of how salt can help with different chest infections, first of all we need to know what kind of properties salt has.

As a result of Salt Therapy, inflammation and mast cell response within the bronchi, bronchioles and aveoli reduces, so the quality and function of breathing improves.

This leads to the balancing of other bodily systems, due to increased oxygen availability. Thanks to the desensitisation of the immune response, sleep patterns will improve and acute attacks and the need for medication will substantially decrease. This means the child will have more energy to play or exercise and become stronger and more resilient to every day infections.

In The Salt Caves our kind, professional and experienced staff will explain everything to you, and answer all your questions, on your first free visit. Grab the opportunity call us today and let the power of salt change your child’s life!

In most children, after a course of Salt Therapy symptoms disappear. The treatment's efficacy is estimated at 75-98%. 

Why not contact us now to book your first introductory Salt Therapy session absolutely free with no obligations.

"We came to The Salt Cave to clear up Sam’s wheezing. Sam has always had to have antibiotics to help his chest infections get better. I didn’t want to do that again so tried The Salt Cave...we did 15 sessions and could start to see the difference after 5 then much better by 10 sessions. I am thrilled with the results. Would highly recommend it to anyone! "
Rachel B.

“After 10 hospital admissions in one year, two severe/life threatening we felt that the medical professionals could do nothing to help. They were instead using pills that worsened Remi’s condition. Every cold/ cough led to hospital. We first began with sessions twice a week, then lessened to once a week. After the fifth session we noticed an improvement in her general breathing and after the 10th session it was like we had our daughter back. We couldn’t believe it! She has now had 5-6 bad coughs/colds and has not even had a slight wheeze. There has been no need to use any of the inhalers prescribed by the doctors. We are so thankful to the Salt Cave and their lovely, friendly staff for giving our daughter a normal life again!”

Remi Georgiades