Bronchitis is a common respiratory condition but, if it becomes persistent, it can become a real problem. Coughing, mucus, fatigue… Sound familiar? If you want to know what is good for bronchitis beyond conventional treatments, we invite you to discover a different, natural and deeply effective solution: the medicinal waters of a Balneario!
At Balneario de Fitero, we have been helping people with respiratory problems to breathe better for centuries thanks to the unique combination of our mineral-medicinal waters and an environment designed for rest and recovery.
In this new article we explain why our Balneario may be just what your lungs need if you suffer from bronchitis.
Symptoms of bronchitis
Before discussing solutions, it is important to recognise the most common symptoms of bronchitis. This inflammation of the bronchial tubes can occur acutely or chronically, and usually manifests itself with:
- Persistent cough (often accompanied by mucus)
- Chest pain or a feeling of tightness
- Difficulty in breathing or whistling when breathing
- Fatigue and general weakness
- Mild fever (in acute cases)
When bronchitis becomes chronic, i.e. it recurs or goes on for months, it can seriously interfere with your quality of life. That’s why it’s so important to tackle it with all possible resources, and certainly one of the best remedies for bronchitis is balneotherapy.
How can a Balneario help you with your bronchitis?
Respiratory balneotherapy is backed by medical hydrology and has established itself as the perfect natural alternative to improve respiratory system disorders. For this reason, among the therapeutic programmes at the Balneario de Fitero, we have one specially designed to treat everything from rhinitis or sinusitis to chronic bronchitis.
How do we do it? Our respiratory programme goes far beyond treating the symptoms of bronchitis. It tackles the problem at its root through the combined action of several factors:
And, of course, complementary treatments and techniques such as halotherapy, thermal aerosol or respiratory physiotherapy, which complete a comprehensive approach to improve your lung capacity.
Each of the benefits provided by thermal waters
The hyperthermal waters of the Balneario de Fitero emerge at 52 ºC and have been declared of Public Utility due to their composition and therapeutic properties. What specific benefits do they offer in the case of bronchitis?
- Anti-inflammatory action. Thanks to sulphur, chloride and sodium, our waters help to reduce inflammation of the respiratory tract.
- Mucolytic effect. Thermal steam facilitates the dissolution and elimination of accumulated mucus.
- Immunoregulatory properties. Radon, present in safe concentrations, has a sedative effect on the immune system, which is good for allergic or immune-based bronchitis.
- Relaxation of the nervous system. Something that is not often mentioned but is essential: by reducing stress, bronchial reactivity is also reduced.
And if that wasn’t enough, thermal baths help to improve circulation, which favours tissue oxygenation and deep rest, essential for your recovery!
Proven benefits of medicinal waters in bronchitis
There is increasing evidence that exposure to medicinal waters such as those of Fitero significantly improves the symptoms of chronic respiratory diseases. According to several medical hydrology studies, these types of therapies can achieve this:
- Reduce the frequency and intensity of coughing episodes.
- Improve expectoration and lung ventilation.
- Reduce the use of bronchodilator and mucolytic drugs.
- Increasing tolerance to physical exertion.
In fact, in our balneario we treat many people with chronic bronchitis who, after a few days immersed in our respiratory treatment, say they feel much better, breathe more easily and rest as they have not done for a long time.
So you see: what seems like just another bath, is actually a natural cure for your breathing with centuries of history. Now that you know what is good for bronchitis, start taking care of your health: make your reservation at Balneario de Fitero, and let your lungs flow too!
