Nakhchivan
Duzdag salt mine therapy in Nakhchivan
Speleotherapy inside a salt mountain, used for asthma and chronic respiratory conditions.
Travel times are approximate and depend on the route and season.
Duzdag is a salt mountain about 14 km from the city of Nakhchivan. Inside the mountain, deep in the old salt mine, a physiotherapy centre offers speleotherapy, a treatment in which patients spend time in the special microclimate of the salt caves.
The centre mainly works with allergic and respiratory conditions such as bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and allergic rhinitis. Treatment starts with a few days of adaptation above ground, followed by sessions in the caves. The centre physician decides whether the course is suitable after an examination.
What makes it special
Sessions take place in salt caves deep underground, where the air and temperature remain stable throughout the year.
The centre specialises in asthma and other allergic and respiratory conditions in adults and children.
The first days are spent above ground so that the body can adapt before the cave sessions begin.
Nakhchivan has its own history, architecture and mountain landscapes, worth seeing on rest days.
How you get there
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Flight to Nakhchivan
Nakhchivan has its own airport with regular flights from Baku. We plan the connection so that you do not wait long between flights.
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Transfer to the centre
Our driver meets you in Nakhchivan and takes you to the centre, about 14 km from the city.
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Course at Duzdag
After the examination and adaptation days, the centre physician prescribes the cave sessions.
Frequently asked questions
Who is speleotherapy at Duzdag suitable for?
The centre mainly works with bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis and similar allergic conditions. Not every patient is suitable, so we send your documents for review first, and the centre physician makes the final decision after examining you.
How long does a course take?
Treatment starts with 2 to 3 days of adaptation above ground. A course for adults then usually lasts about 14 to 18 days, depending on the prescription.
How do I get to Nakhchivan?
Most patients fly to Baku and then take a domestic flight to Nakhchivan. We book the connection, arrange the transfer to the centre and remain in contact during your stay.
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Send your reports and receive a treatment plan
Tell us about your condition. A coordinator will reply in your language, and the specialist will review your documents.