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  2. Halotherapy: What It Is and How It Can Help - WebMD

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    3 min read. ‌Halotherapy, or salt therapy, involves breathing in air with tiny salt particles to improve your breathing. Halotherapy is considered an alternative treatment for lung problems such ...

  3. What Is a Respiratory Therapist? - WebMD

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    A respiratory therapist (RT) is a health professional who helps assess and treat breathing problems. They work with doctors and nurses to evaluate lung function, develop a care plan, and provide ...

  4. Halotherapy: Uses, Benefits, and Risks - Healthline

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    Halotherapy is an alternative treatment that involves breathing salty air. Some claim that it can treat respiratory conditions, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and allergies. Others suggest it ...

  5. Oxygen Therapy for COPD: What Is It, Do You Need It, and More

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    Takeaway. If you have COPD, oxygen therapy can help you increase the amount of oxygen in your blood and help you breathe. Oxygen therapy can be administered in a hospital setting, at home, or on ...

  6. What Does a Respiratory Therapist Do? - WebMD

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    Respiratory therapists handle breathing or airway problems that can stem from a wide variety of conditions and events. They include: Acute respiratory distress syndrome. This is a very serious ...

  7. What Is a CPAP Machine? How It Works, Pros, Cons, Other Options

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    Pros of using a CPAP machine. improves your ability to sleep without waking up. lowers your risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular event. helps lower your blood pressure ...

  8. BiPAP Therapy for COPD: What to Expect - Healthline

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    The most common side effects of BiPAP therapy include: dry nose. nasal congestion. rhinitis. general discomfort. claustrophobia. If your mask is loose, you may also experience a mask air leak ...

  9. Do I Need Oxygen Therapy for COPD? - WebMD

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    Benefits of Therapy. When you get extra oxygen into your system, it can help you have fewer bouts of being breathless. You may find yourself sleeping better. It can also: Boost your energy and ...