Medical rehabilitation and therapeutic treatment of Respiratory System diseases

Respiratory System diseases are disorders that affect respiratory organs (larynx, trachea, lungs etc.). Diseases affecting these organs can be infectional -tuberculosis, bronchitis, pneumonia or chronic-asthma,  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or lung cancer. Czech health spas have experience in health therapy, therapeutic treatment  and medical rehabilitation of the respiratory system diseases. If you suffer from a respiratory disease visit Czech health spas for appropriate therapy / rehabilitation program.

Frantiskovy Lazne Spa

Frantiskovy Lazne is the first mud baths ever established in the world opened in 1792. In the same year, Austrian Emperor Franz I was crowned a Czech king and the spa was thus named after him. The local therapeutic facilities specialize in the treatment of heart and blood circulation problems, of locomotion organs disorders, but mainly of gynecologic concerns, including infertility.

Janske Lazne Spa

Janske Lazne, a spa in the Krkonose Mountains, has 2 thermal and mineral springs. The spa concentrates on the treatment of post-operative and post injury trauma, respiratory system diseases,  post polio disorders and trauma caused by nervous and muscular disorders. It is also an important winter sport centre with tobogganing courses, ski-jumps, and skiing area.

Jeseník

Jesenik Spa came into existence thanks to Vincenz Priessnitz, the founder of hydrotherapy, who established there the first hydrotherapy center in the world in 1822. Jesenik's specific climate with increased air ionization and higher radon emanation has very favourable effect on patients suffering from diseases of the respiratory and nervous system and of the locomotive organs. Jesenik also offers many possibilities for tourism and winter sports.

Karlova Studánka

Karlova Studanka is one of the most beautiful spas in the Czech Republic thanks to its favourable climate and location in the picturesque countryside. The spa serves as a specialized sanatorium providing treatment to patients suffering from diseases of the respiratory organs, in the treatment of which the unique pure mountain climate proves beneficial. Especially the springs of iron acidulous water are famous. The spa buildings from the beginning of 19th century are also architectonically interesting.

Carlsbad / Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary, also known as Carlsbad, is named after the Emperor Charles IV, who founded the city in 1370. It is historically famous for its hot springs (12 main springs and about 300 smaller springs) and it is also the largest spa in the Czech Republic. In the 19th century, it became a popular tourist destination, especially for international celebrities. The water and mud are used to treat patients with digestive and musculoskeletal problems‚ respiratory system diseases,  diabetes and obesity.

Luhacovice

The Luhacovice Spa is the largest and the most attended spa in Moravia with a tradition of more than 300 years. It specializes in the treatment of respiratory system diseases, metabolic malfunctions and digestive tract problems. Sixteen mineral springs and one sulphur spring supply a natural source of treatment. Luhacovice owes its fame, among other things, to the beautiful architecture of its sanatoria and parks.

Marianske Lazne Spa

Marianske Lazne’s springs became very popular at the end of the 19th century. The city was and still is visited by the great personas of politics, culture, science and sport. Let’s remember J. W. Goethe, F.Chopin or the tennis player I. Lendl. The balneal facilities of Marianske Lazne specialize in the treatment of the disorders affecting kidneys, urinary tract, respiratory system and locomotion organs. Forty springs, both cold and hot, rise here.

Podebrady

Podebrady Spa, where the heart and the circulation system are treated, is situated 50km east of Prague. The small spa originated here already in the 17th century, but the main spring of mineral water with therapeutic effects was discovered later in 1905. Picturesque parks and surroundings are completed by a wide offer of cultural, sports and social events.

Others

There are more than thirty spa towns in the Czech Republic. Some of them are represented just by a single sanatorium. However, the quality of the treatment reaches very high level everywhere.