Is Steam Inhalation a Safe Method for Treating ETD (Eustachian Tube Dysfunction)?

[Hannes Alm]

Hi!

So just wanted to check if steam inhalation is a safe method for treating ETD? I don't want to use nasal sprays in the first place.
Does anyone have good experiences from doing steam inhalation?

 

[dellwas]

Hi!

So just wanted to check if steam inhalation is a safe method for treating ETD? I don't want to use nasal sprays in the first place.
Does anyone have good experiences from doing steam inhalation?

Yup, I have a mabis steamer inhaler and use patchouli, lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint and tea tree oil (not all at once, I use a couple at a time). You have to be careful, a drop or two of each is sufficient. You can also use it as straight steam as well. Also do it in a seperate room if you have pets, some oils can affect them. As for nasal. I am on Budesonide but also use a saline spray in between. I think mine is finally starting to clear up.

 

[OnceUponaTime]

It should be safe. Try it 5/10 minutes at a time at first and be careful because sometimes the steam can really get hot and hurt you...

 

[Jack Straw]

Yes it is safe if done properly.

How effective it is on ETD is debatable.