Steam Inhalation

[mayennaise]

Really silly question - but here goes...... when doing the above should I be breathing through my nose, mouth, both or does it not matter? I'm doing this on the recommendation of my GP for a bout of sinussitus, combined with a course of strong anitbiotics

[Sammy48]

Neither really, just put your head over the steam and just breathe normally. It cured my daughter's earache.

[furrypusscat]

Personally, I have always inhaled through my nose but not sure if it matters. Don't know which is the correct method. I have used Olbas oil or menthol crystals.

[mayennaise]

Thanks all.

[mayennaise]

Thanks Head... been suffering for almost four weeks now! Blasted cough is the worst symptom - doc reckons the steam could help - here's hoping!

[mayennaise]

I manage to drop of to sleep without a problem but I must 'dry out' during the night and that sets of the coughing reflex and wakes me up!! Vicious circle!

[cupotee]

Take some Pholcodine or just a couple of Codeine tablets. My husbands GP recommended them for a cough.

Be careful not to burn your nostrils when inhaling very hot steam.

Hope you feel better soon. Its miserable when these colds hang on so long.

[woofgang]

have you tried Sterimar? soothing, easy to use and works amazingly on sinusitis.