Breathe Easier: Halotherapy + Cryotherapy + HBOT Relieve Allergy Symptoms

Seasonal allergies can make life miserable—congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes, and chronic fatigue are just the beginning. If you’ve tried every over-the-counter remedy with little relief, it might be time to explore natural, science-backed therapies that go beyond traditional medications. Enter: halotherapy, cryotherapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).

These innovative wellness modalities don’t just mask symptoms—they address inflammation, immune imbalance, and respiratory dysfunction at the source. Here’s how you can use all three therapies together to breathe easier, reduce allergy flares, and restore vitality.

1. Halotherapy: Clearing the Airways Naturally

Also known as salt therapy, halotherapy involves inhaling micronized salt particles in a controlled environment, such as a salt room or booth. These particles have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and mucolytic (breaks down mucus!) properties that benefit the respiratory system which includes lungs and sinuses!

How Halotherapy Helps with Allergies:

• Reduces nasal and sinus inflammation
• Thins mucus and clears airways
• Decreases frequency of sneezing and coughing
• Helps cleanse pollen, dust, and other allergens from the respiratory tract

Best Practices:

• Use 2–3 times per week during allergy season
• Sessions typically last 10 minutes
• Ideal for both adults and children with seasonal or environmental allergies

2. Cryotherapy: Reducing Inflammation from the Inside Out

Cryotherapy exposes the body to extremely cold temperatures (typically -89 to -100F) for 3 – 4 minutes in a cryochamber. While often associated with recovery and weight loss, cryotherapy is also an effective immune-modulating and anti-inflammatory tool.

How It Helps with Allergies:

• Lowers systemic inflammation, which underlies allergic reactions
• Reduces histamine levels and allergic sensitivity
• Calms irritated skin associated with allergic dermatitis, hives or eczema

Best Practices:

• Whole-body cryotherapy 2–4 times per week after halotherapy & HBOT
• Consistency is key, especially during peak allergy seasons
• Avoid treatment during active viral infections

3. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Oxygen as Medicine

HBOT involves breathing supplemental oxygen through a nasal cannula in a pressurized chamber, typically 1.2 to 2 times normal atmospheric pressure. This process allows oxygen to dissolve more efficiently into the bloodstream, saturating tissues—even those with compromised blood flow.

ChillRx offers mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy which means our hbot has air inside, not 100% oxygen. Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy is considered recreational compared to medical grade hbot and does not require physician oversight. Additionally, since our hbot has air inside the chamber, there are no risks for volatility and clients can utilize electronic devices inside.

How It Helps with Allergies:

• Supports reduction in inflammation in sinus tissues and airways
• Boosts immune function and reduces oxidative stress
• Improves oxygenation to calm allergy-related fatigue and brain fog

Best Practices:

• Begin with a series of 10–20 sessions, 1–5 times per week
• Each session lasts 60–90 minutes
• Particularly helpful for people with chronic allergies or sinusitis

The Power of Combination Therapy

Used together, halotherapy, cryotherapy, and HBOT create a multi-pronged defense against allergies:

Therapy	Primary Benefit	Best Use
Halotherapy	Clears allergens from the airways	During peak symptom flare-ups
Cryotherapy	Reduces systemic inflammation	During peak symptom flare-ups
HBOT	Reduces inflammation,boosts immunity	Long-term allergy management

These therapies can be used individually or stacked in the same day or week for compounded effects. For example, try halotherapy followed by hbot followed by cryotherapy. If you don’t have enough time for all of these treatments in one visit, try halotherapy and cryotherapy one day and alternate with HBOT every other day during allergy season.

Safety and Who Should Consider These Therapies

These treatments are generally safe for most individuals. However, consult a healthcare professional if you have:

• Severe asthma or respiratory distress
• Cardiovascular conditions (for HBOT or cryotherapy)
• Claustrophobia (for HBOT or cryotherapy chambers)

Final Thoughts

Allergy symptoms don’t have to define your seasons. With halotherapy to open the airways, cryotherapy to cool inflammation, and HBOT to accelerate inflammation reduction, you can build a natural allergy defense system that empowers you to breathe freely and live fully.

Ready to try it? Book online at Chill!