Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

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.

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Abstract

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.

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1 entry terms
  • Speleotherapies

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

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

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  1. E02w.190.894w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Speleotherapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055161. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055161
  2. Speleotherapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speleotherapy
  3. Speleotherapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1747674