Respiratory system
Chronic bronchitis, asthma and post-pneumonia rehabilitation
Naftalan combines purified naphthalan inhalations with halotherapy, breathing gymnastics and oxygen therapy for chronic respiratory disease and post-infectious recovery.
For chronic bronchitis, mild to moderate asthma between attacks, chronic rhinosinusitis and post-pneumonia rehabilitation, the protocol revolves around inhalations of purified naphthalan derivatives and essential oils, halotherapy in a salt room, vibratory chest massage and supervised breathing gymnastics (Buteyko, postural drainage). General naphthalan baths support overall immune modulation. Oxygen cocktail therapy completes the cure. Particularly indicated for occupational respiratory disease in early forms.
Conditions treated
- ◆Chronic bronchitis (non-obstructive and mildly obstructive)
- ◆Bronchial asthma (mild and moderate, between attacks)
- ◆Chronic rhinosinusitis & pharyngitis
- ◆Chronic tracheitis
- ◆Post-pneumonia rehabilitation
- ◆Occupational respiratory disease (early forms)
Procedures at Naftalan
Inhalations with purified naphthalan derivatives and essential oils, halotherapy (salt room), individual aerosol therapy, general naphthalan baths, vibratory chest massage, breathing gymnastics (Buteyko, postural drainage), oxygen cocktail therapy.
About respiratory treatment at Naftalan
Which respiratory conditions benefit from a Naftalan cure?+
Chronic bronchitis (non-obstructive and mildly obstructive), mild to moderate bronchial asthma between attacks, chronic rhinosinusitis, chronic tracheitis, post-pneumonia rehabilitation and early occupational respiratory disease.
Is Naftalan therapy safe for asthma patients?+
Yes, in stable asthma between attacks. Patients in active exacerbation are stabilised first. Inhalations and halotherapy are introduced gradually under pulmonologist supervision.
How quickly does breathing improve?+
Most patients notice easier breathing and reduced cough within the first week. Lung function tests typically show measurable improvement by the end of the 12–16 day cure.
Is the salt room (halotherapy) part of every protocol?+
Yes, in almost all respiratory programmes. Halotherapy combines naturally with naphthalan inhalations and supports mucus clearance and bronchial hygiene.
Can the cure replace inhaled corticosteroids?+
No — it complements, but does not replace, prescribed inhaled therapy. Many patients are able to reduce dosage afterwards, always in agreement with their pulmonologist.
Other therapy categories
Dermatological conditions
Psoriasis, eczema and chronic inflammatory skin disease
Musculoskeletal diseases
Arthritis, osteoarthrosis, disc disease and spine pathology
Peripheral nervous system
Radiculopathies, sciatica, neuralgia and post-traumatic syndromes
Gynaecological & urological conditions
Chronic pelvic inflammation, prostatitis and inflammatory infertility
Post-traumatic & post-surgical recovery
Recovery after fracture, surgery and orthopaedic intervention
Peripheral vascular diseases
Endarteritis, Raynaud's syndrome and chronic venous insufficiency