Vicks leaves steam inhalation for chronic cough

Steam inhalation of  Vicks leaves for chronic cough

Chronic cough may be treated with Vicks leaves steam inhalation.The vicks leaves contains sames properties of vicks vaporub.These leaves may be easily available at herb stores.The vicks leaves  steam inhalation will help to clear mucus and phlegm causing chest congestion and  coughing for a longer period of time.Sometimes you are tired of using medicines for cough.You are taking very high potency medicines but it provides you temporary relief and after few hours you start coughing because of seasonal effects.This is the time you should apply steaming method.It will provide you immediate relief.Also can ease your breathing and coughing.Steam inhalation is equally beneficial for children and adult.Treating with hot water steam require some precautions, so that you may not hurt.After steam inhalation, don't go out in open air at once.Because when you contact with cool air after hot water's stream, it causes pneumonia or other cold problems.This carelessness may cause bump on skin.So stay in for 5 to 10 minute,drink a glass of water to avoid dehydration.

How to use

Boil one cup vicks leaves (you can use 2spoon vicks vaporub instead of leaves)with 4 to 5 kg water   in a pot containing 6 kg capacity and keep cover this boiling water so steam may not waste.Now put the flame off and keep the pot on flour.Cover yourself with a towel and inhale the vapor steam.While steaming keep yourself away from hot water at least 2 feet.Steam must reach directly to the nose and mouth for 4 to 5 minutes. Keep closing your eyes so steam may not contact to them.