The salt cave is designed to be relaxing and atmospheric. During the treatment, you lie comfortably in a reclining armchair relaxing whilst breathing the salty air. In the process, salt ions are inhaled through the airways into the lungs. The procedure is especially recommended as a series of regular sessions over the cold winter months to boost natural resistance against viral and bacterial infections in adults and children alike. As the body is in a totally relaxed position, the inhalation process is more effective, and it combines improved respiratory function with general stress reduction. In some locations, this treatment may be followed by a thermal bath.