LIFE HEALTHCARE STEAM INHALER CUP

£4.99, lifehealthcare online.com CLAIM: This steam inhaler — in the form of a cup with a face mask attached to it — is said to help clear the airways because its warming and moisturising effects help loosen mucus and catarrh, as well as relieve the symptoms of coughs, colds, flu and blocked sinuses. EXPERT VERDICT: This is a device that helps people with colds use inhalation more effectively.

It improves the amount of inhaled steam and other decongestants taken in when compared with putting your head over a bowl with a towel on your head, in the old-fashioned way. It can be used with any inhaled decongestants. For example, olbas oil and menthol can be helpful.

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