Absolutely no! The main role of the ultrasonic salinizer is to place breathable micro particles of salt into the indoor air, for long time inhalation by normal breathing. The quantity of humidity that is placed into the indoor air is insignificant and you should expect the saline solution tank to fully empty in 8-9 nights of continuos use.

Both devices place tiny micro-particles of salt, under 5 microns, into the indoor air for easy breathing. While Salin is using dry salt filter, the ultrasonic salinizer uses saline solution to create salt aerosol. With the Saltair, the quantity of salt particles placed into the air can be easily adjusted and controlled by increasing the saline solution concentration. 

One device is adequate for the treatment of max. 150 cubic meters room.(about 450 sqft). However, it is recommended to use it close to your bed while sleeping.

The device needs regular maintenance every few months by gently cleaning the ultrasonic cell with the provided cleaning solution. However, regarding the saline solution it should be replaced and the device gently cleaned with tap water every 7-8 days.

No! The saline solution will not build any fungi or mold due to the specific salt properties. However we advice to clean the device with plain water or change the saline solution every 7-8 days.

The device is almost noise free. You barely can hear that it is working.

200 x 180 x 90 mm ( ~8 x 7 x 3.5 inches) and weights maximum 0.55 kg or 1.2 lb.  

The dry sodium chloride (salt) aerosol has a considerable level of negative charge of the particles and this is leading to a negative ionization of the air surrounding the salt ions. Also, the inner surfaces of airways have a slight positive charge. Negatively charged particles of salt aerosol move in the lumen of respiratory tract and settle more intensively compared to neutral particles. In addition, the negative charge increases aerosol stability. 

No! The device can be a complementary or stand alone (alternative) treatment and does not interact with any classical treatment. The quantity of the salt into the air is comparable with the ocean or seaside aerosol and will not affect a low-salt diet. The salt micro particles reach the epithelium surface of the respiratory system and are eliminated with the mucus.

Even if the majority of salt micro particles are under 2 micron, some filters as HEPA can remove the salt micro particles from air. However, it is recommended that the device should be used at least 8 hours a day, and preferable during the night and to be ~25-30 inches from the patient, preferable at the same level (e.g. using a night table), and the air flows towards him. Using these directions you'll be able to benefit of the salty air even if you use other air cleaners in the house.

Many people have noticed that they sleep better when using salt therapy. This is because it helps in cleaning and widening all the airways, leading instead to an easier breathing and proper amount of oxygen in your blood, so better blood oxygenation. Salt was also found to have good effect over the nervous system.

Yes! Because of its general healthy and hygiene effects, the Saltair device is recommended not only for people suffering from respiratory problems, but also for healthy people to increase the immunity of the respiratory system.

The device affects the flow of secretions of the respiratory passages and strengthens the vibrations of cilia, allowing the secretions to be removed quickly and respiratory passages to be cleared, bringing an easier and comfortable breathing pattern. It also helps in clearing the nasal passages, diminishes the snoring and obtain a more relaxed and therapeutic sleep.

Depending on your condition, you can use one or both of them. However it is recommended to get as much exposure of the salt therapy as you can. The ultrasonic salinizer has to be plug-in and can be used during the night and have a long time exposure as you sleep, and the Salt Pipe is handy and small and could be used when you travel and are outside of your home. They are complementary products and can be used together to maximize the exposure to the salt therapy. In chronic disease you need at least 7-8 hours exposure of salt therapy.

Many snorers have been noticed that they don't snore as loud as before or they stop snoring. The salt ions reduce the oro-pharyngeal and soft palate edema, often met with snoring, resulting in improvement and diminishing of snoring. The salt aerosol also clears the mucus and unclog blockages that also cause snoring.

Yes! It is very safe! Fighting with flu and colds in infants and small children could give you a hard time. Salt therapy devices are a real help in opening and clearing the airways and get ride of stuffy nose and wake-ups during the night. A regular use of the device will increase the resistance to flu and cold and will provide a faster recovery after an episode.

In infants and small children, ear infection could appear very often. To help them to get better sooner and reduce the rate of recurrence, you should place their bed under an angle (the head should stay upper then feet) and place the device close to the bed with the air stream towards them. The salt aerosol helps with the edema of the Eustachian tube mucosa, leading to widening of the airway passages and better drainage of the inflammatory secretions & better aeration behind the tympanic membrane (drum). The fact the inhaled saline has bactericide and bacteriostatic properties also helps.

This is depending on your condition but you should notice soon the fresh and easy breathing air. At the same time, it is likely that there will be other noticeable and beneficial effects such as a reduction or cessation in the use of asthma inhalers. Any current medical problems, however must be given special attention. You should notice a difference in 2-3 weeks of intensive use. Soon, for many snorers it was noticed that they don't snore as loud as before or stop snoring. All natural therapies takes some time and perseverance but with aerosol salt therapy many people got impressive results. Is not something that you should use it once and be cured. You should use it intensively at least in the first month, day by day, and as long as you can. The more exposure, the more benefits you get. 

Sometimes, in the first period of utilization, it is possible an accentuation of the coughing phenomenon, especially with larger than the recommended dose of salt in the saline solution. The fluidization of the secretion in the respiratory system leads to the elimination of these secretions. Coughing has an important part in this mechanism. If the coughing strokes give you too much trouble you can adjust the quantity of salt into the saline solution by making another one using less salt. REMEMBER that coughing, in this case, is not something to alarm for, unless it is too intense. You should then decrease the quantity of the salt and slowly increase it again in time as your body gets accustomed with the salt therapy.

Yes! Thinking now about pets, they are part of our life, day and night, including their problems. A dog / cat snoring or asthma-allergy pattern is very much the same as ours and looking for a solution is not a problem anymore, as the salt aerosol will work great also for them.