Have you ever experienced the many effects of the ocean? If so, have you enjoyed the benefits of
breathing in the ocean air and thinking how wonderful it is? Well, you are not alone.
Experts say the ocean air has commonly been referred to as a source of healing for all types of
ailments, including certain lung diseases.
According to the Lung Institute,For close to 200 years, people have flocked to the ocean or
taken part in salt baths in order to treat certain medical conditions, such as pulmonary fibrosis or
COPD.
However, there is a prevalent belief that those who experience similar respiratory issues can
benefit from breathing in the clean, salty air.How accurate is this statement, though?
Dr. Thomas W. Ferkol, president of the American Thoracic Society, claims that there is some
proof to back up this assertion. In a Wall Street Journal story, Dr. Ferkol cites a research being
conducted in Australia that examined how cystic fibrosis sufferers who surf fared in that
environment.
The 48-week research yielded some proof that the patients’ lungs were being cleaned up by the
salt air. Additionally, the patients demonstrated symptoms of fewer flare-ups and a decreased
requirement for specific drugs.
According to a different study, ocean air provides therapeutic benefits that have benefited people
with lung diseases as well. To determine whether there was a pattern of symptom improvement
across patients with different lung conditions, the study evaluated participants.
Although each patient’s results were unique, the following were some of the more typical
outcomes from patients who inhaled sea air:Increased lung function, decreased coughing, thinner
mucus, and decreased sinus pressure.