Steam Inhalation
for Sinusitis
Inhaling steam from a bowl of hot water for 10 minutes, 2–4 times daily with a towel over the head to trap steam.
How it works
Warm humid air moistens dry nasal passages, thins mucus secretions and may provide mild symptomatic relief by loosening congestion.
What to watch for
Be careful with very hot water to avoid burns. Evidence is modest — provides symptomatic relief but does not treat the underlying infection.
Community experience
Anonymous · 0xa631
2 weeks ago
Time to effect: Within days
Side effects: None
Consistency: Mostly
“I have been doing this since I was a girl. It always worked for me.”
Anonymous · 0x51bf
4 weeks ago
Time to effect: Within days
Side effects: None
Consistency: Mostly
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