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By (Guest Post)
09/21/2007
Note: No...nebulizers use high pressure "cool" air to turn medication and saline into a "cool" mist, whereas, steam is the result of "heating" a liquid to the point of making "steam". Cool air reduces the swelling of mucus membranes, whereas heated air can cause swelling.
It should also be noted, while steam is good for liquefying mucus, steam can also cause reactions in persons with asthma, so as a result, persons with asthma should use caution until they are sure how their lungs will react.
Wallace L. Needles RRT
By
09/20/2007
It sounds like it is working great for you, but check with your doctor. Most doctors use cold mist for lung problems, cold air expands the broncia in your lungs. Warm moistuer can grow bacteria.
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