A: Simply place the saltpipe into the mouth and start inhaling normally,exhaling through the nose. Breathing has to be done with normal intensity. Forced breathing is unnecessary and should be avoided. It is recommended to use the device for 15-25 minutes daily, but the duration of the treatment can be raised up to 1-2 hours per day. In order to achieve better results, the device should be used continuously and not at odd times.
Q: Is the salt inside the pipe similar to table salt?
A: No, the salt inside the Cisca Saltpipe is pure Halite mineral Salt crystal formed in middle miocene. This kind of salt crystals has been subjected to enormous pressure over millions of years. The pressure is responsible for creating the salt crystals. The higher the amount of pressure the more superior or excellent the state of order within the crystalline structure.
Q: What is the small rubber valve on the Cisca Saltpipe?
A: The little rubber valve on the top of the Saltpipe is a back-strike valve, which functions when someone does not exhales through the nose, but blows the air back into the Cisca Saltpipe; the valve strikes back, blocks the way of air towards the pipe, this way protecting it from humidity and vapour. Please do not peel it off. Accidentally, if the valve comes off from the hole, there are 2 alternative simple ways to continue using the pipe. First, you can use put it back on by using cellotape to stick it back on the round end at the same position. Secondly, if you cannot find where your plastic valve is, you can use your finger tip to close the hole when you inhale the air in.
Q: How big is the Cisca Saltpipe?
A: The Cisca Saltpipe is a small palm size which is relatively the same size as mobile phone. It is very handy and easy to take with you everywhere. The weight of the Cisca Saltpipe is only 280 grams.
Q: What are the different-coloured round parts for on the side of the Saltpipe?
A: It was designed for the users as a differentiation if there are more Saltpipes within the family.
Q: Do we need to refill or replace salt inside Cisca Saltpipe?
A: The Cisca Saltpipe lasts for 5 years which was calculated for a 15-20 minutes of usage daily. It is a single piece saltpipe contains 50 grams of crystal salt which is last for 5 years, after 5 years we recommend to get the new saltpipe in order to get the best benefit. It is great value of money and no hussel to find salt to replace or refill.
Q: Do we have to use the Cisca saltpipe everyday? Can we use it more than one time a day?
A: The saltpipe can produce beneficial effects if you use it regularly. As we usually draw anology to our customers that we clean ourselves externally everyday since we wake up and go to bed but we have not had chance to clean our breathing system. Saltpipe is designed for purify your breathing and if you clean it everyday, your condition can get better. Also, saltpipe can be used more than once a day because it is a natural salt air. The more you use it, you may find your breathing problem, sore throath, coughing become less.
Q: Do we have to use the saltpipe all in one goal for 15 to 20 minutes a day? Can we split the time of using this saltpipe?
A: It is not necessary that we have to use the saltpipe all in one goal especially in our present busy life style. We can make an allotment of time to use this saltpipe. Example, 5 mins in the morning, 5 mins during the break and so on. You can use the saltpipe in some activity such as watching TV, listening to the radio or even using internet.
Q: On the box said that we can use some essential oil with the Cisca Saltpipe for aromatherapy, how can we use it?
A: To use essential oil together with Cisca Saltpipe, it is very simple. Just put essential oil on your finger tip and rub your fingers together, then rub your finger on the filtre underneath the pipe. You can breath the essential oil when you breath in. Using the essential oil is good for people like to use the pipe through the nostril because the oil will help to take a breath easier.
Q: Are there any medicines which cannot be used in conjuction with the salt pipe?
A: The Saltpipe can be used with any medicines. Since it only contains natural salt-crystals collected from different salt-caves, it does not have any side effects.
Q: Can Saltpipe be used by patients suffering from thyroid gland malfunctioning and kidney problem?
A: Yes, although it contains iodine, it is such a small amount during inhalation and cannot cause harm to these patients.
Q: Can Cisca Saltpipe be used in case of high blood pressure?
A: Yes, because it evaporates during inhalation less than miligramms of salt, the amount of salt that gets into the body does not affect blood pressure as you inhale salty air while you visit seaside.
Q: Can Saltpipe be safe to use in pregnant women?
A: Yes, it can be used by everyone, since it contains only pure salt crystals, collected from European salt caves.
Q: What is the difference between the Saltpipe for adults-Salipipe and the Saltpipe for children-Elipipe?
A: Both in ingredients and in price they are completely equal, the only difference is the special elephant design which was developed in order to make children use it gladly.
Q: At what age can children start using Saltpipe?
A: Our youngest children were 2 and a half years old. Saltpipe could be safely used by younger ones too, but the most important thing is to teach the kids to inhale through the mouth and exhale through the nose. It would be difficult to explain this to children younger than this.
Q: Why do we have to exhale throuth the nose?
A: When we are using the Saltpipe we have to inhale throung the mouth, and blow the air out through the nose. (Take care to breathe normally, gently and not too deeply) This is very important, because this is the only way that the saltcrystal-mixture can reach the upper respiratory tructs ( maxillary sinus) and that's how it cleans the whole breathing system.
Q: Can the Cisca Saltpipe be used to clear the nose if I have sinus problems?
A: Yes you can. With the special design of the mouth piece, you can inhale the air through the nose to help cleaning the nasal cavity. Just place the pipe to one nostril and do not need to close another one inhale through the nose and exhale out through the mouth or the nose (if you can). The use of this way is an additional use in normal way which after you use in the normal way you can repeat the use through your nose for 5 times each side or more if you wish.
Q: Is the Cisca-Saltpipe clinical tested?
A: Yes, it was tested in several medical institution in Hungary Click here to see medical tirals and the Cisca Saltpipe is the only saltpipe in the market that medically registered as Medical Device Class IIa.
Q: What do we have to protect the Saltpipe from?
A: We have to protect the Saltpipe from humidity and vapours so it is recommended not to store it in the bathroom or in the kitchen. We should avoid dropping it into water because this way the salt crystals stick together and the instrument gets damaged.
Q: How do you clean the Saltpipe instrument?
A: Clean the device with slightly damp cloth only on the outside of the device. Water must not get into the device.
Q: Why does Cisca no longer offer 100% money back guarantee anymore?
A: Because we would like to give the confidence to customers that we do not resell the used pipes. In the past we offer this guarantee and we had several phone calls asking about this. Therefore, Cisca decided that we do no longer offer 30 days money back guarantee.
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