YOUR LUNGS GET A BOOST

Sea air keeps your lung function healthy, as it has been proven to thin any mucus by breaking it down. This is thanks to the salt air’s natural antibacterial properties, which reduce coughing by clearing irritants from your airways, and decrease sinus pressure due to the decongestant effect. Salt water has also been used for thousands of years in spa towns around the coast, such as Brighton and Bexhill, where you’ll find centres dedicated to thalassotherapy – the use of sea water to cure health issues. One such treatment is the use of saline steam baths to ease lung problems.