It's true - people who struggle with respiratory system diseases can take advantage of curative stays in the s alt mine, eg in Wieliczka. It is the most famous s alt mine, open to tourists and … patients! The high concentration of s alt spray in the air acts as a natural inhalation. Now find out more!

A stay in the s alt mine is recommended for all those who struggle with respiratory problems. Of course, not only, but more on that in a moment. Let's start with theindications for a therapeutic stay underground:

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
  • recurrent diseases of the nose, sinuses, pharynx and larynx,
  • chronic bronchitis and pneumonia,
  • allergic diseases,
  • bronchial asthma.

Why is staying in a s alt mine pro-he alth and is there evidence of it? Dr. Feliks Boczkowski was the first to conduct research on the beneficial influence of the microclimate of the s alt underground on the functioning of the human respiratory system. He noticed that miners from Wieliczka suffer less frequently from lung diseases, a typical ailment of coal miners. It was on the initiative of Boczkowski that a bathing establishment was established in Wieliczka (1839), which offered brine baths, baths with the use of s alt mud and inhalations.

S alt mine in Wieliczka - what makes it different?

The bioclimate of treatment chambers is characterized by exceptional bacteriological purity of the air, no allergens and pollution, constant low temperature (13-14.5 ° C), high relative humidity (60-75%) and a high level of ionization, especially with chlorine ions and sodium, but also magnesium and calcium. The he alth resort in Wieliczka is the only place in Poland where treatment and rehabilitation are enriched with treatments using natural brine from the Wieliczka s alt deposit, located 255 m underground.

A stay in a s alt mine has a beneficial effect, especially on the respiratory tract. The specific microclimate allows us to breathe deeply under the ground. The air underground is free of pollen, fungus spores, allergens and house dust mites, which are also responsible forallergies.

Such a stay is recommended for everyone, and people struggling with frequent respiratory tract infections should enjoy the benefits of the air underground. Such stays can be used by children from 4 years of age, of course, together with a guardian. Well, it is even recommended! Moist air in the mine prevents drying of the mucous membranes, facilitates the cleansing of the lungs and bronchi, and acts as an antifungal agent. The stay underground will surely be an attraction for the youngest! And a longer stay - helps to strengthen immunity, improve the condition and well-being.

Aims of therapy in the s alt mine

  • improving the quality of life of patients with chronic respiratory diseases,
  • reducing the severity of the disease symptoms,
  • improvement of treatment control,
  • increasing the patient's awareness and involvement in the treatment process,
  • improvement of exercise tolerance and physical performance.

How to get treatment at the "Wieliczka" S alt Mine He alth Resort?

Since 2011, by the decision of the Minister of He alth, the only underground he alth resort in Poland has been operating in the "Wieliczka" S alt Mine. Apart from treatment programs, it offers recreational programs (including night stays underground), thus becoming part of the spa tourism trend.

You can benefit from treatment in Wieliczka both at the National He alth Fund and on your own. Treatment and rehabilitation stays are organized in the mine without the need to wait in long lines in the event that we decide on a paid stay. In short, if you are tired of smog or you want to run away from pollen - it is possible underground!

In Wieliczka, shorter stays are organized (from 1 to 3 days) and longer stays - even up to 21 days, but for these longer stays it is required to provide the following tests: urine, morphology (valid for 1 month), chest X-ray ( valid for 2 years), EKG (valid for 3 months). The patients' safety is a priority - each treatment day includes a six-hour underground visit to the spa on a daily basis, under the care of a doctor, physiotherapist and nurse.

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Graduation tower

Finally, let's mention the brine graduation tower and its impact on he alth. The graduation tower in Wieliczka is a structure located on the surface, in the vicinity of the Daniłowicz Shaft. It is recommended to stay in the graduation tower for 30 minutes. During this time, our body takes advantage of its benefits - such a stay allows you to cleanse the respiratory tract, relax and unwind.

A walk in the graduation tower is especially recommendedallergy sufferers, inhabitants of large agglomerations and people exposed to contact with polluted air. Staying in the graduation tower improves your well-being, provides additional energy to act.

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Respiratory system