How To Properly Use Essential Oil Nasal Inhalers

By Rebecca Morris


Inhalants are type of drugs which are made up of some gases or some volatile vapors that are inhaled with using the mouth or nose. Inhalants are categorized into three, gases, solvents, and medical drugs. Some examples for gas inhalants may include chlorofluorocarbons. There are many different types of gases that are inhaled in households or in some industrial uses which are considered as recreational drugs.

There are also many volatile solvents that are inhaled in households and as well as in some industrial uses which are also considered as recreational drugs. These include products of petroleum such as kerosene and gasoline, paint thinners, and acetone which is used as a nail polish remover. Inhalers are also used mostly in medical anesthetics as a recreational drug. But the most common type of inhalants which are widely used today are the essential oil nasal inhalers.

Mostly, suggestions for using nasal inhalers are to be done for utilizing the purposes of essential oils type in many different situations. The use of a nasal inhaler is very effective and also, one can obtain the different benefits of oils. Right ways for the proper usage of inhalers that are provided. These following simple steps should be followed. Applications may vary on the inhaler type being used.

When using the disposable plastic, put 5 up to 10 drops of it to a cotton directly. Then after, assemble the disposable plastic. If you want to recharge the unit, you may put few drops using the pipette with a very thin tip through a hole from where the scent is being released. When using the removable bottle metal, first is disassemble the metal and put few drops of the oil to the cotton and place it in the bottle. Reassemble the unit after. And lastly, when using sealed metal, by using the pipette with a very thin tip, insert it to the hole or opening.

Personal inhalers are also made available. In order to use it, put the inhaler tip below the nose or below the nostril. The distance must be a half inch, not too close to the nostril. Do not forget that when using this, never ever put it inside the nostrils. And another important reminder is to not put it inside the nose as well.

So the proper way to use it is to hold it just below the nose and inhale slowly. You may count slowly from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 when you inhale. And then you count another 5 when you exhale. Repeat this procedure 2 to 3 times for each nostril. You may apply this every 2 to 3 hours when needed.

The purpose of the counting is letting the body absorb those essential oils. And also, letting the molecules in the essential oil be absorbed by blood streams. By this, the absorption is delivered throughout the body parts, even to the brain.

A peppermint is one kind of essential oils which helps in reducing swelling and inflammation quickly. Peppermint is very effective whenever one has a nasal congestion. For the inhaler, fill your inhaler with peppermint type of essential oil.

Grapefruit, eucalyptus, patchouli, tea tree, lavender, and lemon grass are some other kinds of these oils. Each variation will depend on usage purpose. One last important suggestion is see to it that application and caution methods are observed.




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