Therapies... - Hydrotherapy - Steam Inhalation

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Steam Inhalation

Description

Hot moist air as steam delivered to the respiratory tract.


Treatment Session/Duration

30 to 60 minutes, three times daily if needed.


Effects on the Body
  • Warm moist air helps liquefy the mucus in the respiratory tract and allow for expectoration.
  • Heats the mucosal tissue of the lung through condensing steam increasing circulation and eventual decreasing of congestion.
  • Aromatic oils can be use with this to enhance the benefits.


Beneficial For:
  • Cough
  • Dry, thick secretions
  • Laryngitis
  • Respiratory tract congestion
  • Sore throat


Contraindications
  • Extremely young or old patients who may not be able to respond properly to the heat.
  • Congestive heart failure where moist air might compromise breathing.