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    1. Steam inhalation involves inhaling warm, moist air to relieve congestion and inflammation in the respiratory tract. 2. It works by moisturizing the air and loosening secretions, which helps relieve coughing, throat irritation, and breathing difficulties. 3. To perform steam inhalation, boil water and add medication like Vicks or benzoin, then direct the steam into a tent made of sheets and an umbrella that covers the patient's head.

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    1. Steam inhalation involves inhaling warm, moist air to relieve congestion and inflammation in the respiratory tract. 2. It works by moisturizing the air and loosening secretions, which helps relieve coughing, throat irritation, and breathing difficulties. 3. To perform steam inhalation, boil water and add medication like Vicks or benzoin, then direct the steam into a tent made of sheets and an umbrella that covers the patient's head.

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    1. Steam inhalation involves inhaling warm, moist air to relieve congestion and inflammation in the respiratory tract. 2. It works by moisturizing the air and loosening secretions, which helps relieve coughing, throat irritation, and breathing difficulties. 3. To perform steam inhalation, boil water and add medication like Vicks or benzoin, then direct the steam into a tent made of sheets and an umbrella that covers the patient's head.

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    1. Steam inhalation involves inhaling warm, moist air to relieve congestion and inflammation in the respiratory tract. 2. It works by moisturizing the air and loosening secretions, which helps relieve coughing, throat irritation, and breathing difficulties. 3. To perform steam inhalation, boil water and add medication like Vicks or benzoin, then direct the steam into a tent made of sheets and an umbrella that covers the patient's head.

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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
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