In the article, we will consider what is the power of inhalation with tea tree oil. It is considered a unique natural remedy with a mass of beneficial effects. It is used not only in cosmetology and aromatherapy, but also in the treatment of colds. For example, tea tree oil inhalations are used for coughs, colds, etc.
Indications for conduction
Inhalations using this oil are carried out, as a rule, in order to get rid of the following diseases and pathological conditions:
- ORZ, SARS;
- runny nose;
- cough with bronchitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, pneumonia;
- throat diseases - tonsillitis, pharyngitis.
Healing action
The main thing is to do inhalations with tea tree oil for coughs and other pathologies regularly. When warm vapors enter the respiratory organs, thiscontributes to the fact that the pathological secret that accumulates in the bronchi during a respiratory disease begins to liquefy, and the bacteria that provoked the disease die. This oil has an antiseptic, antibacterial and regenerating effect, relieving coughs and phlegm.
Application Features
Tea tree oil inhalations can be done in two ways:
- Using a nebulizer. This device is very convenient for home treatment. It is necessary to mix the product in the amount of a few drops with purified water and add to the nebulizer. It is recommended to use the nebulizer as often as possible to achieve maximum positive effect on the respiratory tract.
- Steam inhalation. Pour a liter of clean water into a large container, boil, add this oil. After that, you should bend over the container and cover yourself with a cloth. Such inhalation should be carried out a couple of times a day. It is especially useful to carry out this procedure before going to bed.
It should be noted that steam inhalation is more suitable for adult patients than for children. In childhood, they are usually not prescribed, since the use of boiling water is very dangerous for a child. Children are more suitable for tea tree oil inhalations using a nebulizer.
Dosage
The oil can be used both diluted and pure, without worrying about possible burns and irritation. However, this does not apply to inhalationmethods. The respiratory tract is very sensitive to environmental influences, has very thin structures that are easy to damage and cause irritation in them. Therefore, in no case should pure oil be poured into the nebulizer.
In addition, when inhaling with tea tree essential oil, it is important to follow the dosage recommended by the doctor.
To get rid of such symptoms of a respiratory disease as a runny nose or cough, it will be enough to add 5 drops of oil and about 3 ml of water to the nebulizer. The same dosage is used when performing steam inhalations with this essential oil.
During pregnancy, it is better to consult a doctor about treatment and dosages using the inhalation method, who will prescribe a course of therapy and tell you about all the intricacies of such procedures.
Procedure rules
Inhalations with tea tree oil in a nebulizer are done for 5-10 minutes for adult patients, and 2-3 minutes for children 3 to 5 times a day after meals. If we are talking about steam-type inhalation, then you cannot breathe over water while boiling, as this can cause a burn of the mucous membranes of the respiratory system.
During the procedure, it is necessary to inhale and exhale the drug correctly, without talking. After the manipulation, it is recommended to refrain from talking for another hour. It is also forbidden to inhale cold air and smoke.
Beforethe beginning of the treatment procedure, it is necessary to check if there is an allergic reaction to the essential oil.
If the purpose of this therapeutic event is to get rid of the disease of the nose and paranasal sinuses, then doctors advise inhaling tea tree oil vapors through the nose, while closing the mouth. If the patient has a sore throat or a strong cough, the therapeutic vapors should be inhaled by mouth. To ensure good results, you must first take a deep breath, then hold your breath for a few seconds and exhale as much as possible.
Efficiency
How effective tea tree oil inhalations are for colds and coughs can be found in numerous patient reviews. Medical science is also of the opinion that this substance has multiple beneficial properties, which is also confirmed by many clinical trials. The oil is not the main treatment for coughs, but as an additional component of therapy, it is great if you need to get rid of a cough or runny nose.
Contraindications and precautions
Inhalations during pregnancy can be done only after consultation with the doctor. Essential oils can cause serious harm if the following precautions are not taken while using them:
- means is contraindicated in children under 3 years;
- refrain from using essential oil if you have heart disease;
- cannot be heldinhalation if the patient's body temperature is elevated;
- High blood pressure and nosebleeds are contraindicated.
Tea tree oil is a useful and unique substance with a wide range of uses. To avoid negative reactions, you need to familiarize yourself with the contraindications.
Reviews
Patients who used inhalations with the addition of this oil write in their reviews that it is better to use natural remedies rather than medicines in the treatment of diseases. Such treatment procedures, according to patients, help to achieve a positive result very quickly. Plus, this essential oil has a pleasant aroma that has a calming effect on the nervous system, improves sleep. After inhalation, these people experienced relief of dry cough, elimination of nasal congestion, and normalization of breathing.
