Speleotherapy

The use of CAVES, mines, or other subterranean environments in treatment of diseases. Speleotherapy is used in some Central and Eastern European countries to treat CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASE.

Year introduced: 2009

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Tree Number(s): E02.190.894

MeSH Unique ID: D055161

Entry Terms:

• Speleotherapies

Previous Indexing:

• Microclimate (1978-2008)
• Physical Therapy Modalities (1976-2008)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Complementary Therapies
Speleotherapy