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Steam Inhalation

1. The document discusses steam inhalation as a treatment for relieving congestion and irritation in the upper respiratory tract. 2. It lists the effects of steam inhalation such as loosening secretions, relaxing muscles to relieve coughing, and preventing dryness of the mucous membranes. 3. Instructions are provided on how to perform steam inhalation using boiling water, medications like Vicks vaporub, and precautions to avoid burns, especially with children.

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Steam Inhalation

1. The document discusses steam inhalation as a treatment for relieving congestion and irritation in the upper respiratory tract. 2. It lists the effects of steam inhalation such as loosening secretions, relaxing muscles to relieve coughing, and preventing dryness of the mucous membranes. 3. Instructions are provided on how to perform steam inhalation using boiling water, medications like Vicks vaporub, and precautions to avoid burns, especially with children.

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STEAM INHALATION

BY
KIRANMAYEE
MSC I YEAR
STEAM INHALATION

DEFINITION: Inhalation of warm, moist air into the


mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
EFFECTS:

1. Relieves inflammation and congestion of the mucous


membranes of the upper respiratory tract.

2. Relieves irritation (throat tickle) by moistening the air.

3. Loosens secretions and stimulates expectoration.

4. Relieves spasmodic breathing.

5. Relaxes muscles and thus relieves coughing.

6. Prevents excessive dryness of the mucous membranes.


THINGS NEEDED:

1. Boiling water in a kettle with spout.


An empty juice can may serve the
purpose.

2. Hot plate of gas stove or local


stove using charcoal.

3. Vicks Vaporub ointment or tincture Benzoin


or Camphor oil for good smelling sensation.

4. Old newspaper.
5. Umbrella.

6. Sheets.

7. Paper Bag
PROCEDURE:

1. Fill kettle with water just below the level of


the spout, and bring the water to boiling
point. Add 1 tsp of medication (Vicks or
Benzoin) into the boiling water.

2. Carry the stove and the kettle with caution


near the bedside of the patient, if the patient
is unable to stand or sit on the chair.

3. If croup tent is indicated, open an umbrella


over the head of the patient and cover it with
a sheet to form a tent.

4. With the newspaper make a cylindrical tube


direct to the steam into the tent away from
the patient’s face.
5. If the patient is able to sit on the chair, he
may sit near the stove in the kitchen. With
the cylindrical tube of paper the steam is
directed into the patient’s face for
inhalation.

6. Treatment time: 30 minutes to one hour,


morning and evening, as tolerated.
PRECAUTIONS:

1. Avoid all risks of burning.

2. Avoid drafts during time of treatment.


Close windows near the patient.

3. Extra care must be observed when giving


treatment to children and restless patients
to avoid scalding.
STEAM
INHALATION
DEVICES
NELSONS INHALER
ELECTRONIC INHALER
ELECTRONIC INHALER
ELECTRONIC INHALER
ELECTRONIC INHALER
JUG METHOD

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