I have a silly question, couldn't you just put your mouth over the bottle the salt comes in, and breath as you would with the inhaler?
464676
Air has to pass over the crystals. There are tiny air holes in the base to let this happen.
464677
No you can't do that. The inhaler has holes at the bottom for the air flow, when inhaling. With a bottle you would not be able to inhale without the proper flow.
464678
Yes, it is my understanding that this is how to use it. That is what I do. I bought one a couple of years ago and like it, but truthfully cannot say it has helped in anyway. I also bought one for my son, and he has asthma, I don't think he ever used it. Hope this was helpful.
464679
It would probably be about as good since the Himalayan inhaler doesn't help any.
810143
don't think it would be a good idea- disperses soap very well. mouthwash would be a little thin
1862125
There is no medicine cup. There is a spot for a scent pad. If you put albuterol in the water container you would greatly dilute the concentration. Also this is a non misting humidifier, you do not see the mist at all. I believe all the albuterol would be soaked up in the filter any way.
1958766
Shouldn't if you want the full affect of it. It needs to be from the medicine dropper as that's how it works the best. It would be useless in formula since that would dilute it.
205475
I have been using it for about a year now, blow it up by mouth every once in a while just fine, no problem. But usually it deflates a bit when trying to screw it tight. Other Han that, it works fine. Try finding a person with "bigger" lung capacity to help you.
789763
The inside of the inhaler is probably not glazed only the outside. Unglazed ceramic absorbs liquids of any kind so if you have an unpleasant odor you probably need to get a new one.
1969623
the truth is that I havent tried it with salt but I dont see a reason why not. what I can say is that after several months I am very satisfied with this product.
1626269
No, because this has a tube that goes all the way down to the bottom of the bottle so that all the solution can be used and you are not shooting air up your nose. Really, it is worth the money.
343009
Yes, you can fill it with warm, cold or hot water. But the saline packets are added to that water. Is the bottle full of germs? No. It is sterile when received. It can easily be washed and sanitized. I suppose if you suck in nasal 'fluid' (snot) instead of douching your nasal cavity, it could get 'germy'. But I haven't had a single issue with contaminated salt water in the bottle.
2230395
No You cannot use anything except distilled water for your Vicks Steam Inhaler.
1302285
The dart kind of locks in mouth piece, but it doesn't have an anti inhale blocker. All thought this doesn't seem to be a problem.
1706761
Yes and it truly lasts a year. With some companies you need to check to be sure you get salts with the inhaler but the year I ordered I received an extra bag with the inhaler. Remember, too, before you buy you can always ask the supplier what is included in the price and they usually get back to you within 24 hours. Love this inhaler, by the way. Easy to use and really soothing for throat and nasal passages. No real odor or flavor or anything unpleasant and I'm extremely sensitive to smells of any kind. :-)
2180920
This is made for essential oils, to break them down, and send them out into the air, for you to breath into your lungs.This is for CPTG oils.(Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade) not just to scent the room. answer is, absolutely not. no no no You would not only damage your lungs, but the vibrational device in side the diffuser. You can't even use just any water in it. I use bottled water that does not have sodium in it. (Arrowhead)
150834
That's why I bought it, and no, it doesn't work. It doesn't turn anything into steam or anything else. Waste of money....and you're right, their inhalers ARE useless. :(
2232016
No. But it is easier, because it would take a lot of puffs to blow it up just from your mouth. I used a pump, then topped off w/ breath as needed.
2117019
Same here. I bought this yesterday, filled with tap water as high as the MAX water line, put some salt before going to bed. It never actually vaporized, even though I added salt again. This morning I added even more salt, and I got neither steam nor sputtering.I think it's been about 4 big fat pinches of (Redmond Real Salt) salt so far... I'm afraid of adding more in case it damages the vaporizer.Ugh, I'm so tired, I keep waking up at night with a stuffed dry bloody nose.
1964840
I suppose you could fill it with mouthwash. I don't think the mouthwash would stay pure because it's not air tight. There could be a reaction from the mouthwash sitting in the plastic container as well. It would squirt into a glass ok, still, don't think I would use it for that. They are easy to use with liquid soap and do not leak.