Home Steam Inhalation: How to do it correctly? Check out some expert tips

Digital Desk: The most well-known natural therapy for relieving cold or sinus infection symptoms and opening up the nasal passages is steam inhalation. People frequently advise choosing steam therapy when they have a cold or chest congestion. As it can aid in reducing the signs and symptoms of enlarged, irritated blood vessels in your nasal passage. Although it might not directly treat cold and flu symptoms, it can help you feel better.

Inhalation of steam may provide temporary relief from the following symptoms:

Typical cold

A viral infection (influenza)

Infections of the sinuses (infectious sinusitis)

Allergies to bronchitis and nasal passages

However, it may only provide short-term relief and may alleviate the sensations of irritation and enlarged blood vessels in the nasal passages. This may help breathing to return to normal.

Dr Sheetal Radia, ENT & Head Neck Surgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road she had highlighted the benefits of taking steam at home; Read the below given points: 

Bring water to a boil and then pour it into the large bowl. Start the timer with the cloth over your head.

Close your eyes and gradually lower your head towards the hot water, keeping a 14-inch space between you and it.

For at least two to five minutes, take calm, deep breaths through your nostrils.

Limit yourself to 15 minutes per session, but if symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose, and congestion continue, you may perform this practice up to three times daily.

However, there is another option to inhale steam: an electric steam inhaler or vaporizer, which may be purchased online or at a pharmacy. You can simply fill the container with water to the recommended level and connect it in. The vaporizer uses electricity to generate steam, which cools before being expelled from the unit. If you use steam as advised by your doctor, you should be able to get rid of a runny and stuffy nose.