Salt therapy offers a number of benefits and is safe and effective for everyone, including children, older adults, and those who are immunocompromised. Salt therapy has an antimicrobial effect, which helps kill bacteria and fungi in the respiratory system and on the skin. The magnesium content in salt therapy offers relaxation, calming, and pain-relieving effects for adults, and can assist with reducing hyperactivity and growing pains in kids. The natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of salt therapy make it helpful for a variety of conditions, including allergies, asthma, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, dermatitis, and bronchitis, among many others.