A Must Have for Singers and Speakers
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| Review Date: November 17, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Beth Botsis, Northern Virginia |
| This great little device is an essential for singers and speakers, especially those who suffer allergies. (Allergy sufferers who aren't singers or speakers would benefit too.) Steam is the number 1 treatment prescribed by my otolaryngologist when experiencing allergy, cold, or other respiratory/vocal symptoms. My personal steamer travels easily with me, tucked into the corner of a carry-on size suitcase. When you're on the road presenting or performing, it can be a life saver. Much better than a towel over your head and a pan of boiling water too (and safer). I recommend personal steamers to all my voice students. It's true, as another reviewer wrote, that you can buy this less expensively at your local WalMart or Target store, but even at this price, it's a winner. |
Best Bang For The Buck!
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| Review Date: January 24, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Jimmy Dean, Oceanside, CA United States |
I purchased the Inhaler after reviewing other comparable devices on the Internet. What sold me was the price and the name brand.
I've been using it whenever my sinus is blocked and it does a great job. Very low maintenance and the cost (water + a bit of electricity) is close to nothing to what it uses.
The face mask (I'll call it that) fits me well but I usually keep my head a few inches away when the steam really starts to engage. I surely don't want to fry my nasal passages and it could easily do that if I continue to keep my face right up to the mask.
I know I could use those menthol pads but the cost is high even searching around on the internet for lower costs. What I did instead is purchase those pocket Vicks inhalers that is not only cheap but very effective too! I usually stop for 30 seconds between steam sessions and inhale through each nostril about three times and then continue on with 5-10 minute sessions doing this for 20 minutes or so. Works real well.
I think the device will last me years and years and the maintenance with white vinegar is also low cost!
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I LOVE it!
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| Review Date: June 8, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Leslie Solomon, New York |
| I received my personal steamer today; it's compact, requires no assembly, is easy to use and the flow of steam is adjustable. The face mask is relatively comfortable and it was relaxing to inhale warm, moist air during the treatment. Cleaning instructions appear to be simple. As promised, sinus and chest congestion were loosened during the first treatment. I highly recommend this product. |
Effecient and effective
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| Review Date: November 20, 2006 |
| Reviewer: JAllen, North Carolina |
This product really works to open nasal passages and relieve congestion.
Follow the instructions. Using it for a 5 minute session 3 times a day really did the trick. The first two days I got releif and could sleep all night but would still get congested. On the 3rd day the gates opens and the drainage was terrific. I am getting one for my grown son that has allergies worse than I do . |
Vicks Steamer
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| Review Date: January 31, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Louisa May Alcott, |
| It is an excellent product. It delivers a concentrated warm steam to the nose and sinus areas. The funnel is made of soft material and the unit is compact and can easily be stored almost anywhere. It would be easy to take along when traveling. The water heats up rapidly. It does cost about $10 more than facial saunas at Walgreens or Wal Mart but the features I mentioned above make it worth the extra money in my opinion. |
Mighty Mite
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| Review Date: June 26, 2007 |
| Reviewer: JSpangler, Silicon Valley, CA, USA |
| This "personal" steam inhaler is as small and lightweight as it could be and do the job as advertised. The base diameter is 5 1/2 inches & the assembled height of the unit is 8 1/4 inches. The clear, plastic mask covers nose and mouth; the plastic is soft and well-shaped. One's face is best held a little away from the mask because the steam can be very hot. The product is well made. Recommended. |
Compact and convenient product
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| Review Date: November 13, 2006 |
| Reviewer: A. Delara, WA |
| I am very satisfied with this product. It is very easy to use and yet small enough to carry wherever you go. |
Works Great
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| Review Date: February 17, 2007 |
| Reviewer: joetagaz, Scottsdale, AZ USA |
| Works as advertised. Small, easy to use, lots of steam. Does a terrific job. |
really helps, no kidding
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| Review Date: March 22, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Edward Lee, USA |
| The unit works great to relief my nasal congestion due to flu, it is very easy to use, no problems at all. |
Great for laryngitis problems!
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| Review Date: July 29, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Bev Crossly, Texas |
| A voice therapist recommended this because I have lots of laryngitis during the winter. Our local WalMart quit carrying these personal inhalers so I found it on Amazon. I've used it about three years for occasional hoarseness and laryngitis due to allergies and winter dryness. Definitely helps! It only holds about two T. water so you have to be careful letting it warm up. With my new one I will ALWAYS set a timer. |
Excellent product
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| Review Date: December 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: MaeMae, Dayton, OH |
| I purchased the Inhaler and a supply of the aromatic pads about a month ago. Used it for the first time recently when flu/cold complicated my breathing. This item truly delivers! After two 10-15 minutes sessions, my nasal passages were clear and the chest congestion eased. I highly recommend this product to chronic respiratory sufferers. |
Headache Relief
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| Review Date: April 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jim, PA |
| My wife bought this little steam inhaler for me a few years back because she thought it might help relieve my headaches after I noticed that a long, hot shower would bring me pain relief. A real miracle in my opinion! I don't know what kind of headaches I get (sinus? maybe) but whenever they're bad, I use this little guy, and I would say 95% of the time, within 20 minutes of inhaling the steam, the headache is GONE. I can't say this will work for your headaches, but it has for me and it lets me start functioning again. Just be careful when you first use it - you need to adjust the opening for the right amount of steam and gauge how close you get to the facepiece so you don't burn yourself, because the water is literally boiling. I'm ordering another one for the office. Good luck! |
Vicks Personal Steamer
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| Review Date: May 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Linda M. Paz, Monroe,WA United States |
| I LOVED THIS! Just got over a bought with bronchitis and this was incredible. Once I started using it I could breath again. IT really helped me and wish I had this when the kids were little. Now I am using it with the Grandkids for croup and it works so good! |
pretty good one
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| Review Date: August 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Vadim.Zip, NY, USA |
I got my Vicks Steam Inhaler a few days ago. I had been choosing between it and the Mabis one. However, the latter costs $20 more so I decided to go with this one considering almost identical review ratings. I would rate it with 4.5 starts, not with 5. There is still a little room for improvement. It is pretty compact and quick. It starts producing steam in about 4 minutes. Yes, you can regulate the amount of steam. But I found that hot air makes me breath faster and, as a result, there is not enough steam produced by the machine between my breaths. Fortunately, I came up with a nice and simple solution. The mask has a few holes in it to mix the steam with some fresh air. If I cover with my fingers some or all three holes I get enough steam with every inhalation. It's pretty convenient, at least, for me and allows to (manually) regulate the amount of steam.
Another thing important for me was a possibility to use oil. Neither Vicks or Mabis inhaler assume that you can directly add aroma oil to water. Both brands sale their own inhaler pads designed to work with their machines. But the choice of oils is very limited. By the way, the Vicks Inhaler comes with a disposable pad good for one time use. Some people reported that they had still added a few drops of oil. For some it worked fine, for the others it didn't work that well screwing in some way the water heating surface. What I did is I bought this refill kit (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XPX1HG) and it's been working great for me. You can put a pad directly on the plastic thing with the holes the steam comes out. The only difference with the original pad is form but it works great. It does not mess with the water heating surface and you can refill those cotton pads with any oil you want. For the future, I'm going to buy cotton pads and oil separately. I prefer to use calendula and there is no pads or kits coming with calendula extract. |
Vicks steam inhaler
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| Review Date: April 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Robert E. Van Patten, Bellbrook, OH USA |
| This device works exactly as advertised and is easy to use except for the necessity of acquiring the pads for the supplied inhalant. I solved this problem by using the cotton cleaning patches for my replica 1804 Harper's Ferry 58 caliber black powder rifle as carried by Merriweather Lewis. |
EXCELLENT
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| Review Date: June 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: R. Willson, |
| THIS PRODUCT PROVIDED EVERYTHING THAT THE PRODUCT PROMISED. I WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE. |
This is exactly what I was looking for.
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| Review Date: June 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: The Best Bailey, |
I have frequent issues with my sinuses and am always trying to stave off a sinus infection, and, I'm not a big fan of medication. I read about how humidifiers can help with sinus issues, but didn't want to turn my apartment into a sauna.
I read some of the one and two-star reviews and was a bit concerned about the steam output, but I found that this little contraption almost produces too much steam; just like a hot shower, it takes a minute to get acclimated to the heat. This evening I have completed two full treatments and have now regained the use of my nose.
My only issues with this device are that, for one, the little rubber feet were a little uneven (I fixed that). Secondly, the therapeutic disc included with this product seemed worthless (although that could be due to my congested nose).
However, this product does what it claims. So for that, it gets all five stars from me. If only I could find a way to get this to run on batteries and glue it to my face. |
Great for Colds, Flu, and administering Vitamin B-12
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| Review Date: March 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. D. Laughead, , vermont United States |
The product was way beyond my expatiations, and it works very well, plenty of steam, and the steam adjust slide worked great.
I was taking nasal B-12, for stuffed up nose, and a slight cold, but wasn't working that well. So I put a half of a dropper of Ener-B in the water,in the inhaler,
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I couldn't believe the results, first off it cleared up my nose, and stopped the cold. I was over fatigued and depressed, well it really woke me up, and made me alive.
What B-12 does, is create more oxygen in the blood, which can make your mind move faster. Nasal B-12 can also Destroy the Flu & Cold Viruses [...].
I think this is a Great product, and is well made and designed. It has make me feel great, and the Price is Right! |
Personal steam inhaler
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| Review Date: March 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: L. Walker, USA |
| I love this product. I had used another product previously that was designed as a total face steamer and it was annoying. This fits the bill perfectly and relieves my occasional winter sinus headaches. |
concern father
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| Review Date: January 19, 2008 |
| Reviewer: D. Lee, monument, co u.s.a. |
| excellent product, it helps one of my twin boys termendously. no more breathing treatment with all these medicines. Natural steam is so much better. Bought my mother one and she loves it too. No more coughing at night. |
Personal Steam Inhaler
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| Review Date: May 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: A Plum, Port Washington, NY USA |
| This Vicks product delivers steam as advertised, is recommended by voice therapists and is truly helpful for voice therapy. Just remember to wear a visor when you use it or you will be guaranteed a bad hair day. |
GREAT product for singers!
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| Review Date: May 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: TheSingerNB, Las Vegas, NV |
| I think this is a GREAT Product. Being a Las Vegas Entertainer who sings nightly.. this has been my saving grace. Las Vegas is a desert climate & there's hardly any moisture in the air.. which means it can be tuff on singers. So, this personal steamer is a must buy for any singer! |
Great product
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| Review Date: December 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mom of 2 boys, Upstate NY |
| I just bought this yesterday as I have a terrible chest cold. My throat and chest were hurting from coughing. After just the first try of the product, there was no longer any soar throat or chest. It took a few minutes to produce a good steam, but once it did it worked great. In just 5-10 minutes you get the relief that you need. While I paid more for my steam inhaler at a retailer yesterday, it was worth every cent for the relief. I have to travel in a few days and plan to take it with me since it's so compact. |
Works GREAT!
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| Review Date: October 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Linda Dolan, San Francisco, CA |
| Great little health accessory that serves its purpose well. Helps clear out congestion and keep my sinus moist. |
It works as advertised
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| Review Date: March 8, 2007 |
| Reviewer: verdadero2006, |
| I had a very inflammed sinus. I purchased this inhaler along with the pads. I used it. I no longer have sinitus. It works as advertised. |
works great and helps a lot
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| Review Date: July 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: William Polm, Southern California, USA |
| I went from a cough the resulted from a cold to an allergic cough that lasted over 6 weeks. I ordered the personal steam inhaler and after a few days of use, the cough started going away, and it is gone now. Also, as soon as I started using it, I noticed my tight chest cough loosening some. I'm glad I have this, because when those allergies kick in I have effective help at hand, in addition to a saline nasal inhaler. |
Good product for the price
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| Review Date: September 1, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Safety Lady, |
| This steamer has helped a lot to relieve my allergy's and post nasal drip. I use it once in the morning and once before bed when I'm symptomatic. I like the small size since it takes very little space in my bathroom. The only downside is it does not turn itself off if you forget. I highly recommend it. |
Great for singers and people with allergies!
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| Review Date: October 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jekkie, Oklahoma City, OK |
| This is really handy for a singer to have. It's very portable, light, and compact. I really like it. It puts out plain steam to inhale and you can adjust the output. It heats up quickly and puts out steam long enough to sit there for over 10 min at least. I don't have any complaints. Inhaling steam is so good for you, if you have allergies or are battling phlegm or a cold...this will help you so much. I am a singer and use this steamer twice a day and it's helped me with my allergies. |
GREAT PRODUCT !!!!!!!
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| Review Date: October 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Babs, North Carolina |
Since moving to North Carolina a year ago, I have had numerous sinus infections. I have not had one since April and I considered myself lucky.
Well, my luck ran out and I purchased this steamer. I am very pleased with this product. It is easy to use and works great. You have to work with it and find the right level of steam for your use.
I put it on full blast and just move my head an inch or two off of the plastic face piece.
It is well worth the money and it is small enough for you to keep out at all times. It will be a great product for traveling.
You can't beat it for the price.
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Great for singers
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| Review Date: May 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Berge, California |
| This is a great product for singers. Helps lubricate and clear the nasal cavity and throat. It's small and easy to use. |
Very helpful personal inhaler
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| Review Date: December 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: I Love Shopping, New York, NY |
| This was one of our best purchase.I have used this with just water and felt better.As soon as I felt runny nose has started I used every 2 hours and felt releaved.....warm water inhaling was helpful and once a time I used the Kaz Aromatic Inhalant Pads. |
Killed my sinus attacks twice now....without other drugs.
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| Review Date: December 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Neal Schultz, Orange County, CA |
This device is simple easy to use and maintain and it actually works. I have medium to severe to sinusitis and it gives me great relief. If you got sinuses this will relieve your misery. Take it from one sufferer to another this product works (have had it a year now BTW...).
Recommended. |
Helps pneumonia recovery
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| Review Date: February 3, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. David, Colorado |
This is a great little steamer. I am recovering from pneumonia due to inactivity following leg surgery.
In two days of use (3x daily for about 5 minutes) I feel MUCH better. It produces just the right amount of steam. The reservoir which I thought was too small will produce 15-20 minutes worth of steam with just a couple of ounces of tap water. Cleaning takes seconds, just let it cool and wipe it out with a clean towel.
Those who complain about it spilling water should have tried reading the instructions which clearly state that it must be placed on a solid surface and that water spillage IS likely if you don't. I have mine on a mobile computer cart next to my bed and lean over the unit with no problem at all. Medicated pads are a cute idea but it is pure steam that has the greatest benefit to respiration. $30 on this was worth more than the $50 I've had to spend on antibiotics and Mucinex so far. |
Personal Steam Inhaler works great
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| Review Date: February 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: careful shopper, USA |
| After reading some of the reviews I was concerned that I might not get enough steam from the unit. I bought it and I am glad that I did. It works well and produces an adequate amount of steam. It is also constructed well. I would buy it again. |
My best friend
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| Review Date: October 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Dyer, Maine |
| I had a stubborn sinus infection while I was pregnant. Since I couldn't take any decongestants, this steamer was my biggest source of relief. It became my best friend. |
Awesome Product
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| Review Date: April 18, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Angelsing, Illinois |
I read the reviews good and bad before and purchased and I'm
so glad I purchased the inhaler anyway. I was concerned about
the amount of steam the unit produced based on one review, and I assure you, his/her item must have been broken. The unit literally boils the water and produces alot of steam. As a matter of fact I turned the unit off because it got a bit too hot for me, then just enjoyed the leftover steam. I'm a singer and need a little compact unit like this to take with me. The face piece is so soft and very comfortable. Enjoy. |
Great Product But Won't Last Long If Your Not Careful
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| Review Date: November 29, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Glenn Again, SW, Fl USA |
| I really like this product and it helps me clear my stuffy nose. However, in a relatively short time, the who unit began to fall apart. The plastic literally caved in. I like it so much that I went out of my way to glue it all back together again with Gorilla Glue. Now I don't have problems with it PLUS I only used DISTILLED water in the unit. Unfortunatly, the instructions never said any type of water and I do believe this may have nearly done the unit in. So used distilled water. Also, the instructions say don't add anything to the water. However, I enjoy putting in the few drops of eucalyptus oil |
great personal steamer
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| Review Date: August 3, 2007 |
| Reviewer: H. G. Valladares, San Francisco, CA |
| I received my personal steamer yesterday and it really works...Online it says that you could use it for 15 minutes but when I timed it last night,I swear, you could use it for 30 minutes..unbelievable for a very small device but you can definitely use it that long...Also, I like the fact that I can carry it anywhere and that it doesn't moisten the whole room because the face mask blocks the steam from going everywhere and makes it focus on certain areas of your face. The only downside that I can see so far is that the face mask, the smell of plastic really annoys me but I think that's just because it's still new..maybe it'll fade away after using it several times. I also gave it 4 stars because I don't like the way it was designed.The container for the water is a bit smaller than I expected it but then again, it holds up enough water that will last you 30 minutes. And one last thing, you should make sure to put the device in a stable place.NEVER EVER put in on the bed because the hot water can spill since it has 2 holes on the side.I would have probably given it 5 stars and more if it were not for these two dislikeable features..but overall, it's worth every penny. |
easy inhaler
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| Review Date: March 16, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. Doucette, Virginia |
| Easy to use. Easy to clean. Best part is that your eyes are not in direct line of the steam which makes it easier to stay over the steam and get the benefits of breathing in to help your sinus problems. |
It works great. I hope it lasts.
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| Review Date: March 8, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Eric Justusson, Ann Arbor, MI |
| I just received my personal steam inhaler yesterday. I've used it twice. It works as advertised and I really enjoy breathing in the hot steam. It is the same sensation as breathing in a sauna, steam room, or sweat lodge. It does a great job of clearing out my sinuses and is very relaxing. In the manual, they tell you to wipe it down after each use - which is OK but you have to wait for it to cool down first (minor inconvenience). It is a very simple machine but it seems to work well. It's a little bit awkward to store, though it's not very big. I just cleaned mine off each time and put it back in the box it came in. All in all I think it's pretty cool so far. |
Old fashioned remedies work
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| Review Date: April 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Mac devotee, NW of Atlanta, GA |
Steam inhalation really is the way to go for sinus issues, colds, asthma and many respiratory issues. This sure beats standing over a pot of hot water on the stove with a towel over you!
I originally got a personal steamer for my daughter's asthma 13 years ago. It really helped when she had taken multiple doses of her bronchial dilator and was shaking from the medication, but still having trouble breathing. The warm mist really helped.
Later I used it for treatment of sinus and upper respiratory bugs. Now there is all kinds of research on the benefits of warm steam therapy.
Our Vicks finally died after a long and helpful life, so I replaced it with one just like it. I couldn't find one in the stores and was relieved to find it on Amazon.
Two picky notes: the steam is a bit hard to adjust - you end up leaning in or out to control the steam as much as using the dial control. Also, you need to make sure you clean it after a few uses and DEFINITELY when you are putting it away for a while. Mine might still be working if I had done that. |
Great product, needs re-engineering
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| Review Date: October 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Diane, Alaska |
| We have owned this product for many years and have found it very effective in preventing and treating colds, bronchitis, and sinus infections. However, we owned the previously made product by KAZ and found it to be a much superior product for the same purpose. Sadly, Vicks bought the KAZ product and KAZ no longer makes the old version. The Vicks product plastic cone (that you put your face into) has an odd angle for face placement, and is too tall/high and easily tips, thus spilling boiling water onto your lap or chest. Be careful with this and wear a thick blanket "bib" to protect yourself from burns. Be sure to supervise children who use this product. We did not have this same stability problem with the KAZ made product. That being said. This product is still extremely effective in treating upper respiratory problems, much cheaper than medications and drugs, and much better for the body. Product states that you can put eucalyptus (mentholatum or vicks type products) into the water, but know that these products shuts down the cillia movement in the nasal passages and bronchial tubes, and is counterproductive. |
Vicks Personal Steam Inhaler
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| Review Date: February 6, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Marjorie Bain, |
| This is my second inhaler. I use it twice a day when I am having bronchitis and asthma. It helps open my head and moisturizes my nostrils and makes me feel so much better. I use the menthol strips with it also. |
good product
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| Review Date: January 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Rahul Agrawal, Nutley, NJ United States |
| This is a good product, converts water in to steam fast, easy to assemble and disassemble. The operation is quiet and is quite portable. The only reason I am giving it four stars is because it gives less steam although it does not matter after 7-10 minutes because the steam is so hot that you have to keep your head higher. I am hoping it helps me out this allergy season. |
Small, lightweight, portable, great for stuffy noses..
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| Review Date: April 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Sarka Kostalova, Chicago,IL USA |
Hi all,
I have purchased this product for my allergies and just when I have a cold and stuffy nose.. it works good, except its not as well adjustable.. sometimes I feel its burning me so I have to put my face more away from it, but if you are careful it does the job.. what I like about it, its pretty small so easily portable when you travel and very afordable, not expansive at all.. so if you need to ease your sinus pressure this is great investment.. steam is supposed to be good for skin too.. |
Good Buy
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| Review Date: March 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: A. Barrera, |
| I bought this item to use at work, it was very convenient and worked well. The price was great! Much cheaper than in the store. I have no complaints about it. |
Steam can help open sinus and chest
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| Review Date: January 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: T. Hale, |
I've been having trouble shaking a chest cold. Steam, especially medicated with VICKS is a big help. One point needs clarification. The steamer recommends (expensive) pads and recommends NOT using liquid VICKS for steamers.
However the VICKS liquid specifically says it is designed for steamers!
This steamer is easy to use and does what it says it will do. I used it with the pads. I have not yet dared to use it with the VICKS liquid - but will, one of these days.
I also use a steam room at the YMCA and carry a paper towel soaked with VICKS liquid in - to breath-through. That works well, also. |
Inhaler--great product, poor delivery
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| Review Date: May 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Macbeth, |
| Bought this for my son who does a lot of singing/acting. He was very pleased with how it worked. The downside was that, although the shipping was free, it took 3 weeks to receive the product via USPS. I was very disappointed. |
great
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| Review Date: February 7, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Jacquelyn Frappier, Ney, Ohio |
| Great little steam inhaler. Seems to make a cold go away faster & good for my sinus problems. |
OK ...
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| Review Date: March 16, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. Kumar, Cary, NC USA |
| Steam generation was less vigorous than i hoped for - but at least repeated use does NOT redden your face or nose. Huge downside is needs specialized & Expensive medicated pads - 6 for $7 . Will not let us use regular Vicks or liquid vicks medicated additive. Anyone looking for just steam should be the only one buying. Otherwise should pass. Smaller in size than expected ... |
Good inhaler, but it could have a medication cup
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| Review Date: November 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Anna Sinitsyna, Astoria, NY |
| It is a good product overall, but you can't use anything except KAZ pads with this product. I have a cold and I want to use some medications (liquid and drops), but it doesn't allow to put anything into the water. Also it comes only with 1 menthol pad, so make sure that you ordered them as well. It says that you need to use more than 1 pad or put 1 pad into the water under the cup. Also you can't use them more than once. Pack of 6 pads is $7. It is the same system like with toners for printers. Even if the printer is cheap, toner will eat all the money. |
its ok
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| Review Date: May 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Akubi, TX |
| I bought this for my son. Its very easy to spill hot water inside. You can't rest your face on it because it gets too hot. I wish that I had spend more money and bought inhaler which could control the steam temperature. |
not that helpful
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| Review Date: February 8, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Book Gal, |
| Although this item does exactly what it says it should, I just didn't find it as helpful as the other reviewers. I get more "clearance" from taking a steamy hot shower or even drinking a cup of tea. |
Not quite what I expected
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| Review Date: March 10, 2008 |
| Reviewer: M. Lafferman, Chico, CA, USA |
| Unit is smaller than I thought it would be. Alittle expensive for what it is. The hood could be alittle larger. Had I seen this item in person, I think I would have passed. Not exactly what I wanted. |
Not good enough
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| Review Date: March 6, 2006 |
| Reviewer: S. Saripalli, |
| The steam is not strong enough. I felt little relief from my sinus problem. It never cleared my nasal congestion. |
Disappointed in Amazon again
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| Review Date: February 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D. Brown, Spokane |
| This is the 2nd time I have ordered from Amazon & my 2nd disappointment. Maybe it's just the brand, but it looked like it was used. There are actually pieces of something in or on the plastic, that don't seem to come off. It also smells like my chemistry lab at school, kind of gross. I wish it was a tad bit bigger. |
Not that great!
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| Review Date: December 31, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. Rasbury, TX |
I found that there wasn't enough steam produced to be effective! I have bad sinus allergies and my doctor recommended I inhale steam either in a steam room or through a device to help cleanse my sinus cavities.
When I saw this on Amazon I thought it would be perfect; small, light weight and I could really isolate the steam to my nasal area.
Well it doesn't produce enough steam for anything!! I don't know how any of the people who have reviewed the product were able to loosen congestion. It was a complete lack of money and now it is just stored under a cabinet somewhere.
If you are looking for a product that produces a lot of steam, then SKIP THIS ONE!!! |
So-so steam production
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| Review Date: September 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Solar Sam, Orlando, FL |
| Doesn't do much of what you want it for. Puts out a lot of very hot air (even capable of burning the face.) However, I would like more actual steam to come out. |
fell apart after one month
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| Review Date: February 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Online shopper, Oregon |
| Great for opening up your sinuses,but cheap plastic housing fell apart after one month. Made in China-do I have to say more? |
where's the steam??
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| Review Date: June 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Reviewer 123, Sacramento CA |
| Kind of a disappointing product. Not much steam and not so easy to stand over and breathe because of the small amount of steam. In order to get much steam you really have to rest your face on the mask part which the instructions tell you not to do. I would not purchase again. The product itself seems well enough constructed. |
The steam is way too hot
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| Review Date: January 3, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Mr. Hans Merkl, Maryland |
| Even on the lowest setting the steam is so hot that it feels like it's burning my face. |
Vicks Personal Steam Inhaler
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| Review Date: January 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kathy S. Mcnicol, arm92aj77 |
| Didn't like it personally, it gave me a blister on my lip! |
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