What Is Steam Inhalation?

Steam inhaling therapy, English name: steam-inhaling therapy, select appropriate medicines according to the condition, inhale the drug vapor through the mouth or nose during decoction, or use the atomizer to inhale the medicine liquid into the mouth and nose to treat the mouth, nose and throat , Heart and lung diseases, and dizziness and headache.

Steam inhalation therapy

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Steam inhaling therapy, English name: steam-inhaling therapy, select appropriate medicines according to the condition, inhale the drug vapor through the mouth or nose during decoction, or use the atomizer to inhale the medicine liquid into the mouth and nose to treat the mouth, nose and throat , Heart and lung diseases, and dizziness and headache.

Chinese name

Steam inhalation therapy

Foreign name

steam-inhaling therapy

Effect

Treatment of mouth, nose, throat, heart and lung diseases

Product

Steam inhaler, gas cylinder

Treatment discs: vapor inhaler, gas cylinder, liquid medicine, towel or treatment towel, match, curved disc.

1. Add about 4/5 of the boiling water to the water pot, pour the prepared medicine solution into the medicine cup, light the alcohol lamp, and when the uniform vapor is sprayed, put on a gas cylinder and carry it to the patient's bed .

2. Assist the patient to take a seated position, a recline position or a lateral position, wrap the towel under the jaw, and connect the curved plate.

3. Move the inhaler close to the patient's mouth and nose, and instruct the patient to open their mouths to take a deep breath against the vapor; the distance between their mouth and the vapor spout should be adjusted appropriately depending on the strength of the vapor, generally 10-15cm.

4. Each inhalation time is 15 20min.

5. After inhalation, remove the inhaler, turn off the alcohol lamp, dry the patient's face, remove the curved plate and hair direction, and advise not to go out for the time being to avoid cold.

1. Check whether the mouth of the inhaler is unobstructed before inhalation. If necessary, use metal filaments to clear the blocked mouth. The water in the water pot should not be full, and the alcohol in the alcohol lamp should not be too much. To prevent accidents caused by overflow, check the water frequently. Is there a leak in the pot rubber ring?

2. The situation should be observed frequently during inhalation to prevent explosion or burns. When the room temperature is too high, this method should not be used.

3. After the treatment is completed, the remaining water in the pot should be cooled and then drained, and the medicine cup should be washed.

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