How to Use a Vaporizer for Chest Congestion
When you or your loved one develops chest congestion it can be scary, especially when the congestion makes it hard to breathe. Vaporizers are effective at breaking up chest congestion. Using a vaporizer can shorten the length of an illness and may prevent a common cold from becoming more serious.
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Instructions
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Fold a towel in quarters and place it on the floor 2 feet from the bed of the sick person.
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Fill the vaporizer with water up to the fill line.
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Add salt and baking soda to the water.
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Stir until salt and baking soda are dissolved.
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Place the vaporizer on the towel and plug it in.
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Inhale the steam continuously for several hours to express phlegm.
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Repeat as needed until congestion is gone.
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Tips & Warnings
Vaporizers come in cool mist and hot steam models. Both types are effective. A cool misting model is useful in households with children as it will eliminate the possibility of scalding.
Select a model with an automatic shut-off feature to prevent electric shorts.
Salt and baking soda will harden your water, thereby coaxing your vaporizer to emit more steam. The saline mist will also help dry out mucous membranes, preventing additional congestion.
Do not leave an electric unattended for prolonged periods of time.
The amount of steam emitted by a vaporizer varies by the hardness of your water. You may find the time it takes your vaporizer to consume a tank of water differs dramatically from the manufacturer's statement. Monitor your vaporizer closely until you know how long it takes to consume a full tank of water.
