Prospects for negative air ions in surgical practice

Negative air ions (NAIs) are negatively charged gas molecules in the air. They are highly potential and have a therapeutic effect, as they normalize psychological health and general well-being, increase performance under physical exertion, improve the respiratory function of the lungs and blood. An important aspect of NAI is charge neutralization of dust particles, aeroallergens and microorganisms in the indoor air. The mechanism of NAI therapeutic action involves the activation of antioxidant system, and microbe and virus filtering by oxidative damage to their lipid and nucleic complexes. Existing studies on NAI effectiveness in surgical diseases indicate the prospects of further research in this area.