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Does dry salt inhaler work? is it safe to use?
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Inhalers: I have never heard of a "dry salt" inhaler. Can you be more specific? Are you referring to inhalers to treat asthma? If so, there is no such thing as a "dry salt" inhaler.
Answered 8/12/2012
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Don't know: There are many positive anecdotes and testimonials, but unfortunately extremely little published data looking at effects of inhaling dry-salt. Dry salt inhalers are not used routinely in clinical practice, which is not to say there would be no benefit, but the effect--positive or negative--one achieves probably depends specifically on what lung disease you have. Discuss further with your doctor.
Answered 4/9/2018
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