Luigino Calzetta, Nicola Di Daniele, Alfredo Chetta, Marco Vitale, Shima Gholamalishahi, Mario Cazzola, Paola Rogliani
BACKGROUND: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are global health challenges leading to substantial morbidity and mortality. While existing guidelines emphasize evidence-based treatments, the potential therapeutic role of thermal water (TW) inhalation remains under-investigated. METHODS: This systematic review followed PRISMA-P guidelines and sought to evaluate the impact of TW in asthma and COPD. A thorough literature search, performed up to May 2023, encompassed in vitro, in vivo, randomized controlled trial (RCT), non-RCT, and observational studies...
February 14, 2024: Journal of Clinical Medicine