Mabis Steam Inhaler- Review follow-up, tips, and tricks.
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2024
- A follow up to the Mabis Steam Inhaler comparison to the CVS steam inhaler. After a few months of using the Mabis Steam inhaler, I wanted to share a few thoughts and tips for using the Mabis and about steam inhalers in general.
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This video sure helped me understand the Mabis Steam Inhaler. Thank you very much! Very well done.
Thank you for that positive feedback. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I'm pleased the video was helpful and I'm also glad you you're now more familiar with the Mabis inhaler. Feel Good!
Thank you, you explained the process very well. It helps me because I just received mine in the mail.
That's great! I'm glad you found the video helpful and I appreciate the positive feedback. The Mabis steam inhaler will not disappoint. Feel good!
just got my machine minutes ago---thank you sir, surely helped me a lot.
That's great to hear! Thank you for the positive feedback. Enjoy your new Mabis inhaler!
Thanks I have one and forgot how it worked. This video explains where I went wrong. Now I can enjoy 👍🏽
It's great when you can dig up an old purchase and get renewed use out of it. The Mabis steam inhaler is especially useful/healing, and can actually be quite relaxing (when used in a certain way). Thank you for the positive feedback and feel great!
Thanks for explaining how the inhaler works! I never used to put oils in the essential oil chamber because I did it once without mixing water, as in only with a few drops of Olbas (my preferred) oil and the effect was very weak. Thanks for this vid!
Oh yes, mixing a bit of water with the essential oils will make a big difference when using the Mabis steam inhaler. Oil and water naturally separate, but you can temporarily mix them up right before using the Mabis. I'm not familiar with Olbas, I'll have to look that up. Thank you for the tip. Pure peppermint oil works well for the sinuses and leaves a great smell in the room as a bonus! Thank you for the positive feedback. Feel well!
Very good video, exponentially more steam when you put water in the side that gets the oil. I had it empty at first. And it was the dry heat only. Even if you don't use the oil , put water in that side.
Yes, the extra water in the oil reservoir provides an additional water source for the overall output. Thank you for highlighting and sharing your experience.
I've had the Mabis for awhile but never understood what the little hose was for, or how to use the chamber drawer - I thought the whole thing was for run-off water (though wondered why there were 2 chambers!). You explained about the "dry steam" which was very interesting, comparing it to using the classic bowl/towel set up.
Looking at the amount of water I end up with in the chamber afterwards, I'd guess it's no more than half of what I originally put in, which means the rest is coming out of the tube. Also, my face gets so drippy wet from the steam I have to keep a drying cloth nearby. So maybe mine produces semi-dry steam. :)
Thanks for posting this video, it was good to learn the extra info!
Thank you. That is very interesting as far as your face getting "drippy wet" from the Mabis steam inhaler. What type of climate do you live in? Is it generally cold in your home/where you use the steam inhaler? I'm wondering if the temperature and humidity/saturation in the surrounding air is contributing to the "dripping wet" issue. Are you using the Mabis mask attachment or just the attachment it comes with? Is your face touching the plastic attachment when you use the Mabis, or is it back a bit (because of the heat)?
ENVIRO HUMIDITY: I recently moved to a low-humidity area - indoors most days it's in the low range, approx 28-30%. In my old state, indoor humidity was gen'ly approx mid 40's. (based on "Acurite 613 Indoor Humidity Monitor")
DRIPPING: After using the steamer my face isn't as "dripping" here where there's less humidity but does get wet enough that I have to wipe off the moisture after I'm done. In my old state I'd have to wipe my face several times because it was literally dripping enough to be uncomfortable.
INDOOR TEMP: Approx 68 degrees.
USE OF PRODUCT: I'm using the soft purple mask as shown in your video; I hold my face slightly away from the mask for breathing/exhaling comfort. There's plenty of steam so I don't feel like I'm losing steam by doing this.
STEAM TIME: I believe your video refers to a steam time of
Thank you for sharing the details on using the Mabis. There are three other possible explanations for the "drippy face" side effect. The neck of the Mabis unit has 2 possible settings (you'll notice the neck slides up and down). When the neck is extended out all the way, it provides additional vents on the sides of the neck, and allows some "extra" steam to escape through those vents before it hits your face. If you're using it in the down position (without the extra vents) you'll get extra steam and extra condensation on your face. I imagine it also has a cooling effect on the steam before it hits the face. If you're not already using the Mabis in the extended mode, try that and see if it makes a difference. The second possible reason (and this is a stretch to be fair), is that maybe it's self-fulfilling..... Each time you move your face away from the mask, you're allowing the temperature of your face/skin to cool, and when you place it back in front of the hot steam, it's creating a "greater" condensation effect, as compared to when you just leave it in front of the mask for longer periods of time. Granted, no one can leave their face in front of the mask for the entire duration of the session without either getting too hot or having to blow their nose! LOL The last possibility is that although you are satisfied with the amount of steam you get from holding your face "slightly away from the mask," I think what might be happening is that the steam is interacting with the air (before hitting your face) and is becoming more saturated (remember the steam from the Mabis originates as dry steam). So when the steam hits your face, it will cause more condensation than say versus steam that never interacted with the air before hitting your face. I think I mentioned it in the video, but what I started doing is pressing my face against the mask with my lips placed below the bottom of the mask. So everything above my lip (where one grows a mustache) is inside the mask and my mouth is outside. I breathe in through the nose and out of the mouth. I do this now for 2 reasons...a) comfort and the ability to take deep breaths (in and out) b)when you have your whole mouth in the mask, you are exhaling back into the unit and this displaces the steam trying to come out (which means you end up with less steam on each inhale). ****NOTE**** For those using the Mabis steam inhaler to treat their throat, this method will not work as well. But for those using the Mabis to treat sinus problems, I believe it is the most effective way to use the unit.
As to your question about how long the Mabis will emit steam....2 things. 1)I don't think I ever timed it exactly 2) It depends on how much water one puts in the main tank, as well as how much water they put in the side tank/oil tank. I noticed that my unit will often finish the water in the main tank before the side tank, but will continue to emit steam until both are empty. So your 15 mins may very well be accurate. Thanks again for your reply and let us know if you try any of the above.
Informative video. Thanks
Thank you for the positive feedback and the comment!
Thank you for being up front about old fashioned boiling water and a towel for moist steam. What keeps me from committing to a purchase is not having knowledge of what essentials oils work...since too many people are mentioning problems with oils melting the plastic.
There are benefits to the Mabis steam inhaler, even if you don't use the essential oils tray. The problem with using a bowl and boiling water is that the steam coming off doesn't last very long. You have to constantly dump the water that has somewhat "cooled" and refill the bowl with boiling water from the kettle. If you've put essential oils in the bowl, it's kind of a waste of expensive oils (not all are equal in terms of quality/effect fyi). With the Mabis steam inhaler you get a consistent, steady flow of steam for an adequate amount of time. The use of essential oils is not to be overlooked though. Peppermint oil is very effective in clearing sinuses
If you don't feel comfortable using the Mabis Essential Oils tray there's an alternative. The following solution (for ADULTS only) can be dangerous, so take great care if you try this... boil a kettle/teapot over a stove (electric kettles will not work for this exercise) and pour in just a few drops of peppermint oil (BE VERY CAREFUL when opening the top lid) after the water has come to a boil. Open the spout lid. If your spout lid doesn't stay open without holding the button down on the handle, wedge a wooden spoon in between to keep the spout lid open. At a safe distance from the spout (steam will be rushing out), begin to inhale the steam coming out of the kettle through your nose and exhale out of your mouth. Your sinuses will begin to clear within minutes and your kitchen/home will smell terrific as an added bonus. Again, take great caution in following all of the above mentioned steps, should you choose to try the solution outlined above.
Very well put and a very nice video. Also if I may add I used to use the boiling water in a pot for years and even though it work great, a lot of people were getting burned by scalding water by getting the towel caught on the pot handles or bumping the bowl or pot getting up and scalding themselves with boiling water . This Mavis steamer is awesome and is safer to use.
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Ha! Thank you for the positive, and encouraging feedback.
Thanks for sharing. I’m using this to treat my Omicrons discomfort.
I'm sorry to hear you are in any discomfort and I hope your Mabis steam inhaler will relieve the symptoms you are experiencing. If nothing else, you may want to use the Mabis inhaler in the fashion I showed in the video (whereby you exhale out of your mouth, outside of the mouth piece) and take very deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. I explain this breathing technique/meditation in depth in another reply within this comments section of the video. It's worth finding and reading because for some, the whole experience and the knock-on effects like missing work, missing school, child care, fear of spreading to elders, etc. can be extremely stressful. Using the Mabis inhaler this way is like getting a 2 for 1! Thank you for the comment and feel better!
Thank you for the tips really helped . Got myself one and it works pretty good
That's great! Thank you for the positive feedback... always appreciated. Enjoy, and if you have any questions as you use it more... come on back and ask away :-)
Thank you very much for your video and especially for showing in great details how this steamer/inhaler looks inside. I was hesitant if I should try it, or by a (more expensive) Vicks inhaler. After watching your video, I decided to give it to try. Since at some point of working on my hobby of aromatherapy and after many hundreds of hours of studies I earned a level 2 professional aromatherapist certification through NAHA , I feel I have to point out that nowhere in the manual does it say that one can use essential oils in this machine. If you read the manual very carefully, it does not use the word "essential oils" anywhere. They use different words: "Aromatic water" and "aromatherapy", neither of them is synonymous with "essential oil". Aromatic water is a different substance than essential oil which is one of the types of herbal products used in aromatherapy (and it is not essential oil added to water). Essential oils and water do not mix and they cannot be used in such setup (unless you create an emulsion, but it is fairly hard to do). You can hurt yourself if you do what you showed (dumping a few ml of oils into a water container); if you had a young child next to the inhaler, their breathing could stop and they could die if so much peppermint oil would be nebulized into their face, and some oils may dissolve the plastic container. It also can be damaging to your eyes or may trigger a severe allergic reaction on the skin of your face (maybe no so much peppermint but there are oils which can). Essential oils are very powerful and very concentrated and one has to respect safety rules.
The company that sells Mabis Steam inhalers sells them on Amazon. On the Amazon listing for the Mabis, it is written:
"OIL DIFFUSING AROMATHERAPY OPTION provides the ability to infuse the steam with the convenient aromatherapy tray making it easy to diffuse oils into the air. Oils sold separately." You can see that listing for yourself here: amzn.to/3cd5Ibt What you failed to mention is that the Mabis Steam inhaler manual has a TON of warnings and cautions in it. But nowhere does it say not to use essential oils in their machine. When you say essential oils and water don't mix, you don't need them to as the water just serves as a conduit to get into and through the nebulizer. Have you ever put a few drops of essential oil into a boiling tea kettle? What happens? It perfectly disperses the essential oil via the steam! When you talk about putting a young child next to the machine, that's ridiculous. If I put a small child next to a piece of furniture I'm varnishing or painting they could get brain damage from the vapors (and or lung damage). These are things you just don't do. As far as your face getting damaged from the oil, you're not supposed to be letting the steam (or combination of steam and oil) hit your face at all. If you put your face in front of a boiling kettle, without any oils, you will burn your face too, it has nothing to do with a Mabis inhaler or oils. Are you aware of how many products there are, and the entire industry dedicated to nebulizing essential oils? Nebulizing and dispersing essential oils into a room, which will ultimately get breathed in, is practiced all the time. So the real question you should be asking, and one that I spent a lot of time researching, is whether or not it is safe to inhale essential oils at all!. Nowhere above did you actually say it's not safe to inhale essential oils. If I understand you correctly, you're just saying this is not the right product to do so (which is not necessarily true given how many people successfully use essential oils in their Mabis steam inhalers, counter to the claims/problems you stated). My premise was that it may not be safe to inhale essential oils at all- via a room diffuser or a steam inhaler. But I simply could not find the research to support that theory. Most of information on the topic comes from aromatherapists and manufacturers of aromatherapy products who tout the benefits of essential oils and all of the ailments they can cure. If you have documentation that says otherwise, i.e. that it is not safe to inhale essential oils, please share it. I didn't think it would safe for the lungs, but I couldn't find documentation to back that up. If you have any, that would be very helpful. The stuff you've written above is either obvious safety stuff that goes along with utilizing/using steam (even when making yourself tea), or keeping children out of harms way. Lastly, I don't understand why you had to buy the product or why the absence of the word "essential oil" in the manual was necessary to comment on what you've written above re: oil and water don't mix, and if you spray your face with some essential oils you may burn yourself, and if a young child inhales stuff they're not supposed to, they will get ill. On a side note, I think it is great you pursued your hobby and were motivated enough to get your license. Putting hundreds of hours into learning anything is an accomplishment and you should be proud. Finally, for anyone reading this, please know that the Mabis Steam inhaler is VERY effective, even without incorporating essential oils and that is how I generally use it.
@@efficientway you got a little emotional without knowing the background. Please refer, for example, to the book "Essential Oils Safety" by Robert Tisserand, one of the most respected authors in the aromatherapy world, and read the chapter about peppermint safety. He very specifically points out that essential oils rich in menthol cannot be used close to the faces of small children under 3 years old. This is because menthol (in peppermint) has a strong cooling effect. The natural response of our bodies to cold is to slow down the breath. Young kids cannot regulate the range of breath depth adjustment well, and can simply stop breathing. Search in google "young kids and menthol" if you think I do not know. Learn about it from MDs.
It is perfectly safe to inhale micro-particles of essential oils. I have multiple nebulizing and ultrasonic diffusers at home and at the office at work and use them extensively. The difference is that even nebulizing essential oils diffusers disperse oils at approximate rate of 1 ml per hour. The nebulizer in this device is designed to disperse 40 ml in 6 to 8 mins. Please note that in your demo, you dumped at least 2 ml of oil into the tank. It was not your intention, I know. You did not use a pipette, nor did you have a dripper insert in the bottle. It will all be floating on the surface, and then, when water runs out, will be sucked into the tube (or at least part of it) and will be dispersed in your face within 10 seconds. You even noted that effect in your video. This would be a huge dose for a baby if they were close to the unit. Likewise, browse the internet for stories from pet owners whose cats or birds died from over-diffusion of essential oils. Do you know why? Because liver of many pets is different from ours and cannot metabolize components of essential oils, if they get into their bodies. We, humans, are very close to rats, but this does not make me particularly proud. Their livers work as ours. So rats are not in a big danger, but there are creatures around us who are quite vulnerable.
Essential oils are very volatile and would evaporate gradually even at room temperature. At 100 C, on surface of boiling water, they would evaporate within seconds. They would evaporate from the surface of water inside of the steam inhaler housing because it gets warm there, but "aromatherapy/saline" tank is the worst place to put them for this purpose because this tank is not directly connected to the steam chamber. There is no opening from one to the other, there is only a water tube. Even drain tank would be a much better place to put oils into because there is a hole between the drain tank and the steam area. From the "aromatherapy tank" there is no direct path. Oil cannot travel through water. Maybe a little penetrates still through the gaps, but it is extremely inefficient.
You can disperse essential oils into the air and they can be very efficient for upper respiratory viral infections. I would not use peppermint for that, but, for example, Eucalyptus or Cypress, or Saro, or Inula can do wonders.
The designers of this unit know very little about aromatherapy, but want to participate in fairly large market, or better yet, double dip into the markets of inhalers and aromatherapy.
Again, you're leaving details on what for most people is common sense- don't put a three year old in front of harmful vapors. If you want to talk about rooms, then give specifics like room size in square feet. But you can't because you'd have to know the amount of air flow exchange etc. On the Tisserandinstitute.org website, the website for the book you promoted above and the one selling safety classes on Essential oils, it states "it is not advisable to directly inhale essential oils for longer than 15-20 minutes, such as with steam inhalation However, this does not apply to ambient inhalation from essential oils vaporized into the air." Note that it doesn't say you shouldn't use essential oils with steam as you claim. Much to my surprise, there are plenty of websites touting the use of essential oils and steam, with many referring to the traditional method of a bowl of boiled water. Also note, that because of the viscosity of oil it will not flow up the tube in the Mabis easily and most of the "couple of drops I mentioned" will remain in the tank. A small portion of it will be lifted through with the water. As stated on the website, your body will know how much is too much to sit there and directly inhale if at all. @@andreii.6094
@@efficientway I never claimed that one cannot use essential oils with steam. Maybe I did not make myself sufficiently clear. One of the methods of using essential oils for upper respiratory tract infections taught in aromatherapy school is to breath over hot water to which you added several drops (literally, from 2 to 5 drops depending on the temperature of water) of essential oil. The oil evaporates from the surface and you inhale both essential oils and steam at the same time. Unfortunately, that method does not always work well because if the water is very hot, you get a lot of steam but essential oils also evaporates very fast. It works best at hot, but not boiling temperature. What I said is that this particular inhaler is not designed for use with essential oils because there is no cup or bowl or container to which essential oils can be added in a meaningful way to allow for effective and economical use of expensive oils and for their gradual delivery into the steam. Also, sorry, you are not correct about the viscosity of essential oils (especially those which are likely to be used with a steam inhaler). Those oils are very thin. Check out the contents of your bottle with peppermint. It is like water.
Thanks for sharing your experience and the helpful tips. BTW, the reason your hand remained dry is because it was warm and condensation was negligible: there is no such thing as dry steam.
Thank you for the positive feedback. I don't recall exactly what I said about the hand, but Dry Steam is steam that is at the temperature of saturation, but does not contain water particles in suspension. It has a very high dryness fraction, with almost no moisture. Commercially, dry steam contains not more than one half of one percent moisture. I know "dry steam" kind of sounds like an oxymoron, but it does exist. The relationship between temperature and condensation that you eluded to above is also a true relationship.
Good review. I agree with you. The dry steam concept is something I hadn't factored in.
Thank you. It's amazing how little water the nebulizer from the Mabis Steam Inhaler uses to produce all that steam.
I will Love this! I HATE rinsing my sinuses. This is seriously easy and do-able. Thank you for the info and help. The peppermint even adds to it:)
Oh yes, be sure to keep tissues next to you as you use the Mabis steam inhaler. And use the tissues as you need them (during the process). Sniffling in would be counterproductive. Enjoy and let us know how it goes! Thank you for the positive feedback!
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The Mabis steam inhaler should serve you well. Feel good and enjoy!
@EfficientWay - Just got my Mabis. Good suggestion about flipping the mouthpiece with the V on your chin. But the disadvantage is: The grooves in the mouthpiece doesn’t fit & tend to slip - unless the mouthpiece is aligned little to the right or left to slip in to the grooves & thus forcing your neck crank accordingly. I’d rather have the V aligned to my nose. Thank you.
Hi- I think you're talking about the grooves where you insert the mouth piece onto the stem/neck of the Mabis? When I flip the mouthpiece I don't have any issues with the mouthpiece moving around. It's a tight enough fit before it even hits where the grooves would be. It's certainly not hanging loose...it's a pretty tight fit with the plastic. As long as it's not loose it should be ok for most people because either they're not resting their face/head into the mouth piece (in which case it wouldn't be pushed or moved around) or b) they are pushing their face into the mouth piece with a bit of force which in itself would keep the mouthpiece in place since. I've just never experienced what I THINK you're referring to. Instead of rotating it into position, does it make a difference on your unit if you just insert the mouthpiece upside down from the get-go? Your unit is new, so it can't be that the plastic is already stretched out.
Interesting,Tried it ...still working with it.. it i s the season for clearing out your air ways..
It sure is. A steam inhaler can be very helpful to those going through cold winters, where the heat is on all the time. The dry air can cause lots of problems for the sinus passages, the throat, and skin. Plus, a steam inhaler like the Mabis can be used as a preventative measure, not just in the recovery process from cold and flu. Supposedly the steam can kill bacteria lurking in your different airways.
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Good help in understanding the steamer. The camera's angle however tends to reduce full effectiveness of the demo. Some questions which come to mind: what can one do if one wishes to interrupt the cycle in order to add more oils to the water? Can one shut off the cycle in mid-stream, without problem? Is that possible tho? How does one use the power switch, if it's automatic? Can one add a menthol crystal or two, as opposed to liquid (oil) to the water in the aromatherapy tank? Should one throw out the water in the drain tank to start with room temperature water, as at the start with the water heater tank?....
You can shut down the Mabis steam inhaler mid cycle by turning the power switch off. However, do know that steam will continue to be emitted by the machine, through the neck (as it normally does), and there will be a lot of pressure in the main water tank. Before opening the tank you'd have to wait a long time for the water to cool back down and even then there will still be some pressure, just as there is when you run a full cycle and empty the tank). You'd therefore have to slowly open the lid. In general, I wouldn't suggest it. If you want to add oils to the lower reservoir, you could theoretically pull it out, but the other side is a drainage so you may get water dripping down with nothing for it to accumulate in. I wouldn't recommend it and you shouldn't need to add additional oils in the middle of your session. You should only use a very small amount of oil (of the purest quality), if at all. Once you use the Mabis Steam inhaler, you'll realize you don't even need essential oils to benefit or get the full effectiveness of the steam treatment. In fact, lately I've thought about the effects of inhaling oils and how that may effect one's lungs. I definitely wouldn't use menthol crystals because you don't know how well/if they will dissolve and you don't necessarily know what the dissolved rocks would translate to in terms of liquid portions. In addition, menthol can be harmful depending upon quantities and how it is ingested. It is very powerful. If you decide to add something, besides water, it need to be precisely measured. The water that accumulates in the drain should be emptied when it is full or when you are done using the steam inhaler. The temperature of that water isn't important as far as operating the Mabis inhaler.
The one thing I wanted to see was you actually using it. Do you put your face over the plastic top and breathe? Is it too hot of steam to do just that? Or do you sit back and just breathe it in? Don't mean to sound dumb but it's my first steam inhaler.
It's not a silly question. Thank you for asking in case others are unclear about using the Mabis steam inhaler as well. The ideal position for your face depends on what you're using the steam inhaler for i.e. your throat, sinuses, allergies, etc. If you are targeting your throat, it's best to use the Mabis by either pressing your face against the mask (with your nose outside and on-top of the mask) so that only your mouth is inside the mask, or you can also place your nose and mouth inside the mask. The second method won't form a tight seal between your face and the mask and some steam may escape through the sides. The benefit of doing the first way (with your nose outside), is that you can breath through your mouth and the steam will go right to your throat. Unfortunately, as you exhale inside the mask, you will displace some of the steam coming out. I use the mabis steam inhaler for my sinuses, and that's why I started placing my face in the mask a totally different way. My nose is inside the mask, my face pressed up against it, but my lips are outside of the mask. They are below the lower part of the mask so that the bottom piece of plastic hits me where my mustache would be. The top part of the mask hits me around the eyebrow level. By using the Mabis this way, I can take very deep breaths in through my nose and exhale freely through my mouth. This concentrates the steam through my nasal passages, allows me to get the full amount of steam (because no steam is being displaced when I exhale), and by breathing in through my nose and out through my mouth, I can meditate while I'm using the steam inhaler. You can adjust the neck setting on the inhaler to determine how much steam is coming through. Experiment and see what is most comfortable and helpful for you, but in general, you should not be "sitting back and just breathing the steam in." Always be careful, and read the directions that come with the unit for safety purposes. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
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So glad you found the Mabis Steam Inhaler tips and tricks helpful. Thank you for the positive feedback!
It appears that the Mabis that I am using delivers moist steam, as you can see the condensation in the steam tube that you inhale from. Also, by definition steam is "the vapor into which water is converted when heated, forming a white mist of minute water droplets in the air." So, I have experienced steam and not a dry air coming from my Mabis.
Thanks, but I don't think there was any reference to "dry air" in the video. Instead, I think there was a reference to dry steam, which is still "steam", as you described above, nonetheless. The steam coming from the Mabis Steam Inhaler has some moisture in it, but not a lot, relative to say a Vicks warm mist humidifier.
Just got my Mabis. I cannot smell--not because of COVID, but because of a bad sinus infection or cold that knocked it out about 5 years ago (nasal surgery and every drug on the market hasn't helped). I remember that steaming with essential oils and a towel over my head helped. But what a bother! And because I couldn't smell, I wasn't sure about how much essential oil I was using. Anyway, I am hoping that by using this Mabis steamer with essential oils--will start with peppermint, but add a little eucalyptus and tea tree oil maybe--will help shrink congestion and open up to smelling again. Fingers are crossed. Has anyone had luck with getting smell back using a steam inhaler? I will check back in and let you know if this helps. Would be a real help to those like me with anosmia. Thank you for the demo. Helps me feel more confident about moving forward!
Wow. I have never even heard of such a thing happening and to be honest you have me a bit scared knowing that it's even possible to lose your smell from just a cold or sinus infection! I am really sorry to hear you have been suffering this long. I know that when you can't smell, you also can't taste well so it is a double whammy for you. I don't know if what you described will restore your smell or not, but I do stand by peppermint oil's ability to clear sinuses. I would try just the peppermint oil in the Mabis steam inhaler first. Don't add the other oils- keep it pure. And make sure you use the right oil. The best brand I've used it NOW essential oils. It is quite pricey, but there's a big difference amongst different brands. Some are diluted with other oils, etc. This one is strong and pure. You can find it here: amzn.to/3od76U4
I really hope this works for you and I will no doubt be thinking of you with fingers crossed on BOTH hands! Feel better and if you have any questions, please write back.
@@efficientway Thanks for the reply. I will try with peppermint only. I have only used the inhaler once, and have to work it into my routine. But I have to say that after about 5 minutes in, I could sense the peppermint! So I think you may be onto something. I will stay in touch and report in. Thanks again!
That sounds very encouraging! Is this the first time you've smelled anything? Either way, keep experimenting. It's definitely worth your time.
I haven't used my inhaler in a while & i followed your instructions to set it up again. It's functional now but it starts spitting out hot droplets of water along with the steam. So I'm not able use it as I'm always on the lookout for this to happen. Wondering if you've noticed this & if you have suggestions on how to fix it
Is it possible you are overfilling the main reservoir tank? That is one instance where the Mabis inhaler may spit out some water. As an experiment, try filling the main reservoir tank half full. Same thing with the secondary tank if you're using it. Obviously make sure the main tank cover is on tight. Does the problem only occur in the first minute or two, or does it occur throughout the 6-8 minute session?
I like my Mabis, it's very affordable and reliable. My only complaint is that the top section doesn't attach to well to the top and so if you are sitting in a chair in in bed holding it it comes apart unless you are careful
Yea, I would just be careful holding the Mabis in your hand while using it because "steaming hot" water accumulates on the top of the inner unit while the machine is in use. That scolding water could easily tip out through the side vents. I understand why you would want to hold the unit since it doesn't come up high enough to comfortably rest your face when it's sitting on a table. I solved that problem by placing something- (a book, a box, etc) under the unit. Without raising the height of the unit, my neck was strained too much and it was just uncomfortable. In your case, perhaps try using a tray- the kind you would use to serve breakfast in bed. That might be a bit safer as a) it's a flat surface b) you don't have strain your arms holding it c) you'll have a barrier between you and he hot water in a worst case scenario. Thanks for the feedback!
How hot is the steam? Is this appropriate to use on an infant?
I would NOT recommend the Mabis steam inhaler for an infant. First, this type of steam unit is not meant to fill the room. It is for individual use- i.e. you put your face and mouth right up to the unit. Second, the steam coming out can be too hot for an infant's skin. This is for adults only in my opinion. Even young children should not play with this unit because there will be residual hot water left over in the unit that if spilled, could hurt anyone.
@@efficientway ok, thanks
Thank you.
I'm glad you found this Mabis steam inhaler video helpful and I thank you for taking the time to acknowledge so in the comments. Feel good!
thanks for responding so consistently to questions - I just got my Mabis - lots of good steam but so hot couldn't put face to mask, even with the neck fully extended (had to simply breathe from couple inches away) - i'm trying to think of a way to cool the steam better - any ideas?
Have you already adjusted the variable control "tab" on the stem/neck? Assuming so, I have one more thing to try with your Mabis steam inhaler. It's one of the tips I mentioned in the video, but I'm reiterating because not everyone catches it while watching. The mouth piece has kind of like a V-shape cutout on it. Normally, the mouth piece is placed so that the cutout is on the top of the mouth piece (so it basically aligns with your nose). Instead, flip the mouth piece around as I do. I do that because I focus on my nasal passage and sinuses. I exhale through my mouth which rests OUTSIDE of the bottom of the mouth piece. What will this do? 1)The amount of steam hitting you will be less. 2)The steam won't be in contact with your entire face (maybe 3/5 or 4/5ths instead) 3)**Those holes in the mouth piece will be closer and more aligned with where your face is and as a result the steam should escape near your face and hopefully make it a little less overwhelming for you. Hopefully I've described it well enough to get an idea, but either way, flip the mouth piece around and experiment a bit with positioning your face. Now in the event you want the steam because of your throat or whatever, and you need to inhale the steam through your mouth, you'll have to put your whole face in the mouth piece, but you may still benefit from the new positioning of those wholes on both sides of the mouth piece. Why? Because if you look, the holes are not perfectly centered on the mouth piece. That is hopefully why flipping it should help (as will exhaling through your mouth outside of the mouth piece- if you can/if it suits your needs). And if you get comfortable using the Mabis that way, look at some of the older responses/comments and you'll see a detailed description of a meditation/breathing technique you can use (while using the inhaler). The effect is absolutely amazing when performed correctly. If you have any follow up questions... don't hesitate. Good luck!
Q1 and statement, i went through 3 Vicks machines in 2 months, the plastic is junk. could that happen because this home doesn't have 3 prong surge protection? or is it just junk? Q2 is this not wet steam? and thanks, your smart
I'm not sure what happened to your Vicks Steamers, but if the electric keeps getting fried, then that could be a result of not using a grounded plug. If your problem with the Vicks steam inhaler is related to the plastic (as you say it is junk), then that is probably not related to the electric issue. I would say the steam coming out of the Mabis is pretty close to "dry steam". The steam definitely has a low moisture content. The steam lasts around 7-10+ minutes depending upon whether or not you use the lower tray. I'm not familiar with the Amazon reviews you are referring to. If there's a specific concern you have... I can try to validate or invalidate it. Thanks
How long have you owned the Miabus?
Around 3 years
Thank you sir
Most welcome! Enjoy your Mabis steam inhaler
Very helpful video, can I use saline which we use in nebulizer instead of using essential oil
Although the Mabis steam inhaler can probably handle a saline mixture from a physical/functional standpoint, I don't know if that is safe. I have my doubts, as that would be a lot of salt you are inhaling and it could also enter through your throat vs. just your nose depending upon how choose to use the inhaler. I would definitely consult a doctor first. Secondly, if you did use it with saline, you'd have to run distilled water through afterward,to flush out the system. Otherwise, when the saline solution dries inside the Mabis, the salt could dry and ultimately block parts of the inhaler, including the nebulizer. Then your steam inhaler would stop functioning.Thank you for the positive feedback. Feel good!
You can add to the water Vicks vapo steam. Just 1 💧
I'm not familiar with Vicks vapo steam, but you can add a variety of essential oils to the designated well/holding compartment. I prefer peppermint oil to help clear my sinuses. It works very well.
Do you know if you can add Himalayan salt or would it harm the machine (corrode)? Wondering how good this would be for respiratory issues (cough, wheezing) as opposed to just sinus issues?
I would not recommend using the Mabis steam inhaler with Himalayan salt or any other type of salt. The Mabis inhaler uses a vaporizer to create a very fine steam, and I fear the salt particles would clog the system. If you look at a device like the Original Himalayan Crystal Salt Inhaler, the salt actually sits between to porcelain filters. When air is inhaled through the inhaler, it draws moist air across the salt. The microscopic salt particles are then picked up and absorbed by the moisture, which goes directly into your respiratory system. If you use the Mabis steam inhaler the way I've described in some of the comments below (i.e. specifically for your throat and respiratory system), you should receive a lot of benefits. The steam should act as a natural expectorant, which increases the amount of and clears secretions, lubricating your respiratory tract. The inhalation of steam, in general, significantly benefits your lungs and throat. Steam inhalers are advertised for the use in treating respiratory symptoms of the common cold, sore throat, cough, flu, laryngitis , bronchitis, sinusitis, asthma, and allergies. If you add aroma therapy or essential oils to the Mabis steam inhaler, such as lemon oil, eucalyptus oil, etc. you may receive additional benefits in terms of relieving a cough. Having said all of that, if you are creative, there's probably a way to adapt the Mabis Steam Inhaler to add some Himalayan salt to the neck of the Mabis unit so that the vaporized steam (created free of salt particles) can pass through the salt. I've never tried to do so, and therefore can't technically advocate doing so, but it seems doable. For coughs emanating from the common cold, or bronchitis, I have a totally different (non-steam related), but amazing remedy that probably should be the subject of another video! LOL Hope you feel better and get the relief you are seeking.
terrible idea
i watched this video and returned the CVS one and got the Mabis. Some other video i watched they did not show or mention the bottom being filled with water......confused now?
The bottom tray is divided into two sections. The left side collects residual water/steam. The right side CAN (it is optional) be used to either hold water alone, or a mixture of water and essential oils. The tube you see, draws water or the mixture, from the right section, and mixes it with the water in the main reservoir (at the top of the mabis unit) to form steam. It sounds like the other video left out a key feature of the Mabis Steam Inhaler, which is the ability to use essential oils.
Hey! Do somebody use this steamer for vocalists ? I heard it’s a very good steamer for singers.
I reused the water from the drain tank. And refilled the internal water tank heater. Did this a few times. Now the front tank is stuck. Can anyone help?? 😩🥺
I've heard of this happening and you may need to contact Mabis customer support. They are generally very good about working out a solution/honoring the warranty.
The water in the aromatherapy tank remain same nowadays. Earlier it was getting reduced and collected in drain tank. Can anyone help how to fix this.
Start by checking the hose that draws the water from the aromatherapy tank if you haven't done so already. Check for clogs, oil build-up inside, and the connection to the upper part of the Mabis Inhaler. You can always call Mabis customer service to see if they have any tips.
@@efficientway Thanks for your reply. i have checked all these.
Can you put essential oils in the heater?
Although you can use essential oils with the Mabis Steam Inhaler, there's no heater to put it in. Instead, there is a tank with two sides. One is a drainage tank/side and the other is for mixing essential oils with water or just water without essential oils. The Mabis Steam Inhaler is designed or marketed to be used with essential oils, but you must be careful in terms of how much you use and which essential oils you use. Always follow the Mabis Steam Inhaler instructions and research how/if you should use essential oils.
@@efficientway Thank you 😊
I found you can get a lot more wet steam if you fill the essential oil tank with water.
Yep, the Mabis steam inhaler will draw water from the essential oil tank in order to mix it with the water in the regular reservoir. The essential oil gets mixed with water in the essential oil tank (to be clear to those not familiar with the Mabis setup). Just curious- by "more" do you mean the length of time the steam is coming out or do you mean "more" as in more intense (but the output time is the same)? Or possibly both. I think I mentioned something to the affect in one my Mabis videos- it could have been the original. But as I recall, I think it extended the length of time the steam emits from the unit vs. changing the intensity (which would be hard to measure). Thanks!
Should I use water or saline water??
You should definitely only use water, and in particular, I recommend distilled water. Distilled water will keep your Mabis steam inhaler free from calcium deposit buildup and you will be breathing in vapor that is free from impurities.
@@efficientway Thank you!
Hi there! The tray is stuck on mine. Do you have any tips or tricks so I can remove it to add the water essential?
You can try using the Mabis inhaler again and seeing if the heat and steam allows the plastic to come free. Sometimes a bit of force can do the trick, but if not, don't fret. This isn't the first time I've heard of this happening and I suggest you reach out to their customer service department. They have been accommodating in the past.
@@efficientway thank you so much!!🙏🏾🙏🏾
Where can you buy the blue sealed cap?
I'm here in rhe Philippines.
Sorry mate, I'm not sure where to buy Mabis Steam inhaler parts. I would reach out to the company direct, but I'm not sure they sell replacements.
Thanks for this, helpful, but I need to also see someone using this on their face. This is the second one where the person doesn't use it.
I AGREE, I WANT TO SEE IT BEING USED
The instructions with the unit say to use a MAXIMUM OF 25ML OF WATER TO THE WATER HEATER TANK.
The Mabis unit comes with a measuring cup as well as a "fill line" indication inside the tank. Do not exceed the fill line.
Wow i am enjoying it B
Nice. How are you using the Mabis steam inhaler. I find it can be very relaxing, especially when used in the manner I described- as far as breathing. I'm happy to hear you are enjoying your Mabis and I thank you for the comment.
thanks!
You are most welcome. Enjoy your Mabis Steam inhaler!
My water tank is stuck inside anybody know how to fix this
Try contacting Mabis customer service. They are generally good about handling situations like this.
what about mental crystal? how long does the steam last at full tank?
The steam from the Mabis Inhaler will last about 7 to 10 minutes + depending upon whether or not you fill the essential oils tank with water (it doesn't matter whether you are actually using essential oil with that water, or not). What are mental crystals? I'm not familiar/never heard of them.
@@efficientway thank you. It's was meant to be "Menthol Crystal"
Ah! I'm not familiar with those crystals either, but I do know menthol can very "strong"/potent. If you can find a way to incorporate it into liquid form, perhaps you can use a tiny bit. But again, I'm not familiar with them, nor have I ever used them. So perhaps you can research it further. I know menthol (like the kind in cough drops) can help clear your sinuses, but how to use it or how much, I have no idea. I am familiar with pure peppermint oil, and I think that would work in a similar manner. It definitely helps clear your sinuses and like menthol- it is quite strong and you only need a small amount. Maybe try that first as it is already in a liquid form and can be easily mixed with water in the Mabis essential oil tank.
thanks
You are most welcome. Thank you for the comment and enjoy your Mabis steam inhaler!
My tank seems to be stuck. How do I release it?
Hi- are you referring to the removeable tank at the bottom (where you'd normally put the essential oil in)? If so, I believe this is a problem that others have experienced before. Unfortunately, all you can do is call the company and explain the problem. They should be familiar with it and will likely offer a replacement.
I seem to be ending up with more water in my essential oil tank at the end when the steam output stops... Almost like the tube stops drawing water into the chamber earlier now. I have about a quarter tank left when the steam slows down. Anyone else have this problem?
That's common with the Mabis steam inhaler. It almost seems like water that originates from the main holding tank finds its way into the essential oil reservoir. In your case, are you suggesting that something changed? As in previously, when following the same set of steps, you didn't have leftover water in the essential oil reservoir after the main tank was depleted?
@@efficientway maybe I don't actually know how it works. I thought the chamber you fill up with distilled water before steaming is transferred to the other adjacent water chamber as the steaming is taking place
You should really use distilled water in both tanks fyi. The main chamber you're talking about on top of the unit with the screw top, that does not get transferred to the drainage tank, or perhaps I should say only a tiny bit will. Most of the 25ml of water that goes in there should become nebulized, flow through the neck and either into the air and/or your nose and mouth. The essential oil tank with water in it is supposed to be mixing with that main tank water and between the two of them there is some water that will end up in the drain tank. Perhaps that's why you're noticing more water in the drain tank when you add in the water from the essential oil tank. That's also why the "steam" session lasts longer when you use the essential oil tank vs. not.
@@efficientway yeah but the problem is that the inhaler isn't draining the essential oil tank like it used to it gets to about halfway full then the steam stops or is intermittent
It's been some time since I used the Mabis with essential oil, so I don't recall exactly how much was left in the tank by the time the steam completed. As I recall it never completely depleted. Off the top of my head I can't think of a good reason as to why the amount left over would change. If the ratio of water to oil has changed, the ability to draw it up through the tube may be impacted, but that may be stretch. You've added that the steam becomes intermittent. That's something I haven't experienced and may indicate a problem, but I'm just not quite sure what that might be. It's worth calling the Mabis help line and seeing if they have any thoughts. Sorry I can't definitively pin point it for you.
Essence oil Came out too strong. Did it while watching. Whoa! Thanks
Yea, it's a bit of trial and error when adding essential oils to the Mabis steam inhaler. Also, remember that oil and water will separate. So after you add the oil to the water, you can try giving the mixture a quick stir with your finger in an attempt to mix it up a bit. That way the essential oil will be mixed in more evenly and hopefully not overly strong during just certain parts of your steam, i.e. the end. Remember the straw is drawing from the bottom part first, so you don't just want the oil floating on top. Thanks for the comment and enjoy!
I want to see you put your face like the image on the box hahaha 😂 😂 😂
I get it... the Mabis steam inhaler with face action.
The purple mask is upside down. The indention is supposed to be at the top, not the bottom.
Hi Jay- the indentation on the Mabis purple mask is purposely positioned on the bottom. If you replay the video, I THINK one of the tips I mentioned was placing my mouth on the mask, so that my lips are on the outside of the mask, and my nose is inside. This tip allows you to focus on your nasal and sinus passage. With the indentation on the bottom, it allows me to create a better, tighter, seal between my face and the mask (so that no steam escapes), vs. when the indentation is on the top. I choose to keep my lips outside, so that I don't exhale back into the stem, where the steam is flowing from. Otherwise, I would be displacing the steam (with my exhale) before it reaches my nose. For others, who breath in through their mouth, if they don't keep their nose outside the mask, they will displace the steam before it reaches their mouth. If you are keeping your nose outside the mask (to concentrate on your throat), then the indentation is better placed on top. So there is no "right" or "wrong" way to position the mask. It just depends upon how, and what you are using your Mabis steam inhaler for.
Jay did you even watch the video? He explained that.
Thank you! Incidentally, for the first time, in a long time, I used my Mabis to ward off a sore throat. I felt something coming on, akin to Strep-throat, as opposed to a sore throat from a drip, common cold, or dry air. So I wanted to test the claims that steam can kill the pain causing bacteria in the throat. I did manage to heal my throat within in a day, but that could have been due to other remedies I tried, or just a coincidence. My exciting discovery, however, was the most intense meditation session I have ever had!! I used The Cargotts Method of meditation, while using the Mabis at the same time. Normally, I use the Mabis inhaler to clear my sinuses and thus, I inhale through my nose, and exhale through my mouth (outside of the purple mask). To address my throat, I reversed my breathing (by inhaling through my mouth and exhaling through my nose). For some reason, this created a level of meditation beyond what I've ever experienced before, but I'm still not sure why. I'm guessing my inhales were even larger than normal (as I was trying to force the steam down my throat). Now The Cargotts Method of meditation is one of the most effective meditation methods (in terms of reaching a high level of meditation in a short period of time), on its own, but this was a whole other level. If you want a truly unique experience, and a level of euphoria/a "clean high", try meditating while using your Mabis.
@@efficientway Jay is right, the mask is upside down and should only be installed right side up. there are tabs to make sure its installed right.
The cutout on the mask is meant to go over the BRIDGE of your nose so that your nose and mouth are covered in the mask. And then the exhale holes are meant to release the pressure from exhaling. Yes the steam can get hot if you are too close but it only takes a slight pull back to get relief, but your nose and mouth are still covered.
Yes, the company designed the mask to be placed with the cutout on top. However, it is not correct to say that it "should only be installed with the cutout on top". Depending on what one uses the Mabis steam inhaler for, the positioning of the mask can be moved to suit their needs. I have been using the Mabis inhaler successfully (and safely), in both positions, for many years. I've explained why one would want to position the mask in an alternative way. Those who already have the inhaler can try it both ways depending upon what they are trying to achieve. If you use the inhaler enough times and for different purposes (i.e. concentrating on the throat vs. sinuses, or vice versa), it will become clear why I use the mask in both positions (as do others). Additionally, if you take FULL, deep breaths, and exhale back into the mask, with both your face and nose inside the mask, you will find that the exhale holes you mentioned are not enough to stop the disbursement of the steam coming out of the inhaler. Because of how the mabis was designed, by exhaling back into the mask, you simply won't get the maximum amount of steam on your next inhale. Perhaps that is o.k with you and if so, there is nothing wrong with that. There is no right or wrong (only when it comes to safely using the unit). Evidence of this is the fact that the instructions say you can adjust the length of the neck on the unit (what you refer to as pulling back), to vary the amount of steam coming out, so that it is comfortable for each individual. No matter how you, or others use the Mabis inhaler, as long as its in a safe manner and it aids your health....that's what counts and I hope it is doing that for you.
I have had my Mabis since November of last year and wondered how to use essential oils, I will watch out how much oil to use with the water. Thanks :o)
For the Mabis Steam Inhaler, the mixture of water and essential oils is placed in the right hand side/compartment of the lower tray that slides out. The tube that you see sticking out, goes inside the right hand side compartment, and is used to draw the water/essential oil mix into the vaporizer. The water/essential oil solution is mixed with the water held in the main reservoir (the tank where you unscrew the purple cap). It's normal to have some residual water/essential oil left in the compartment even after the Mabis unit stops emitting the steam. You should dump that water out (along with the water that collects on the left side of the pull-out tray) and give the tray a rinse, to get rid of the essential oil residue. As far as how much water and essential oil to use, that's personal preference (depending upon how strong of a scent you want your steam to have) and takes a bit of trial and error. For clearing up sinuses, I find using pure peppermint oil is effective.
Have you ever burned your eyes?
I have never burned my eyes for two reasons: 1) Your eyes don't go over the nozzle where the steam is coming out of. Also, you should have a good enough seal between your face and the nozzle so that no steam escapes (it will all be directed toward your mouth or nose), so there's little chance of it going in your eyes. 2) I usually close my eyes (though it is not necessary to do so), because my head is usually angled downward and it's the ideal time to meditate.
Thank you for the insight i got this steamer yesterday, and i thought i burned my eyes even thought i did not had any pain or redness. Thank you bro.
Enjoy the relief!
The stream is very hot. Not sure why I bought this haha!
Have you tried adjusting the dampener on the Mabis steam inhaler? You can allow the steam you are receiving to interact with the outside air a bit before it reaches your mouth or nose, by sliding the neck of the steam inhaler up or down. This will open and close the vents. If you extend the neck all the way out, it will have the greatest cooling effect. Also, depending upon what you want to focus on, i.e your nose vs. your throat, you can try using the Mabis the way I suggested, with your mouth outside of the mouth piece. You may find it more comfortable. I can assure you the alternatives, like sticking your face in front of a steaming kettle are far more dangerous in terms of the temperature of the steam and the potential for injury.
I think you have to pour 10ml of water (1 cup) and not more than that. It's in the instruction manual.
There are 236ml in a cup so one or both of your units may be off. I'm not sure if you're referring to the main reservoir or the essential oils tank, but there are guide marks on both for the Mabis steam inhaler if I recall.
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So you didnt talk about nor demonstrate if and how you are supposed to put your face up to it.
You are correct. I didn't demonstrate using the Mabis. But I did speak about the mouth piece and how to place your face in it. In particular, one of the tips I mention in the video is regarding an option to flip the mouth piece upside down (vs. how it is "normally" placed. You can re-watch those parts, but I will also explain it below:
The mouth piece on the Mabis steam inhaler has kind of like a V-shape cutout on it. Normally, the mouth piece is placed so that the cutout is on the top of the mouth piece (so it basically aligns with your nose). Instead, flip the mouth piece around as I do. I do that because I focus on my nasal passage and sinuses. I exhale through my mouth which rests OUTSIDE of the bottom of the mouth piece. What will this do? 1)The amount of steam hitting you will be less. 2)The steam won't be in contact with your entire face (maybe 3/5 or 4/5ths instead) 3)**Those holes in the mouth piece will be closer and more aligned with where your face is and as a result the steam should escape near your face and hopefully make it a little less overwhelming for you. Hopefully I've described it well enough to get an idea, but either way, flip the mouth piece around and experiment a bit with positioning your face. Now in the event you want the steam because of your throat or whatever, and you need to inhale the steam through your mouth, you'll have to put your whole face in the mouth piece, but you may still benefit from the new positioning of those wholes on both sides of the mouth piece. Why? Because if you look, the holes are not perfectly centered on the mouth piece. That is hopefully why flipping it should help (as will exhaling through your mouth outside of the mouth piece- if you can/if it suits your needs). And if you get comfortable using the Mabis that way, look at some of the older responses/comments and you'll see a detailed description of a meditation/breathing technique you can use (while using the inhaler). The effect is absolutely amazing when performed correctly. If you have any follow up questions... Please let me know.
@@efficientway Thank you for your time and effort. I skipped around a but looking for you to put your face in the unit but didn't see it so I assumed you didn't talk about it. In any event I think your much more full and detailed instructions should answer many potential questions. I am experimenting to see if there is an effect on my throat where I don't keep clearing it as I try to fall asleep. Don't think its a phlegm or a post nasal drip thing. It's like tiny bits of gravel keep showing up. Maybe this will help to clear and to relax my throat. Just ordered it. Thanis again.
This will sound like an odd question, but do you have a dog and if so, do you walk it before bed? Also, are the windows open in your bedroom at any point during the day/night?
@@efficientway No dog. Window slightly open but I'm on a CPAP machine.
@@mypublicchannel3884 Ok. Because I know of at least one type of tree that gives off a certain type of pollen that elicits a similar type of feeling in the throat that you described. A drip (often caused by allergies) can also elicit that feeling of needing to clear the throat, but you already ruled that out. So perhaps it is related to using the CPAP machine. Whatever the cause, I hope the Mabis Steam Inhaler brings you the relief you are looking for. Feel better!
Can’t see what your pouring, your hiding the machine with camera.
I am pouring distilled water into the Mabis Steam Inhaler.
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Boiling water in a glass cattle that u can buy for 50 dollars .is much better and plenty of steam
I have tried the boiling water in a kettle method vs. using the Mabis steam inhaler. The problem with just using a boiling kettle is that you can't control the steam. That is to say- it's very hard to focus/concentrate the steam directly into your mouth or nose, without blasting the rest of your face and likely burning yourself. Thus, you have to stand further back and at that point the steam is not concentrated enough to work its wonders. The Mabis unit is therefore more efficient. Moreover, would you want your 80+ year old relative using the steaming kettle method to soothe their throat or open their nasal passages? How about a young child? The Mabis steam inhaler is much safer (though it too can pose it's own risks if you're not careful). The ability to sit down in a chair and use the Mabis steam inhaler also makes it easier to use and way more relaxing. You wouldn't have the ability to do that with a boiling kettle re: pull up a chair. I hope the above will convince you otherwise, but if you insist on using the kettle as a steam inhaler regularly, please do be careful!
The biggest piece of s**t. I used it 1/2 dozen times only last year and today I tried to use it, plugged it in and it’s not working. Light came in for 10 seconds and died. Poor product.
I can imagine your disappointment. Assuming it wasn't damaged during storage, have you tried unplugging it for 15 minutes and plugging it into a different outlet, in a different part of the house/apartment (i.e. on a different circuit vs. the first outlet) and directly into the wall outlet (vs. plugging into a surge protector, etc.)? Ultimately it's a good thing to use a surge protector, but just for testing purposes I'm suggesting the above. It's possible something already overheated or blew out. If so, and the above doesn't work, I would call customer service as they have traditionally been very helpful. They can either try to troubleshoot it with you or perhaps replace the Mabis Steam Inhaler altogether.
wATCH ON 1.50X this guy talks waaaay tooo slooooow.
Wow, no need to rush through this.
Thank you
Please speak more DISTINCTLY - - I have to use CAPTIONS when listening to your video - - well-done though
Thank you!
You speak very confidently that the plastic in a hot steam inhaler has no or not enough to worry about, impact on health. The heating up of plastic, over time, will break down the plastic components which then are introduced into the respiratory tract and also into the blood. You need to do some fact finding and revise your video.
Your heart of service is to be commended, however - we need to provide, without exception, accurate information when it comes to health safety.
Hi Bobcatt- after re-watching the video, it's fairly clear that the only reference to the plastic used, is in regards to its durability, and NOT on its impact to health. There isn't a single mention of "health", "safety", etc. with regards to the plastic used, or even the unit overall. Having said that, you do raise a valid concern, and the use of plastics in the device is something everyone should consider. Unfortunately, It's not clear from the Mabis instruction manual, or the unit itself, what types of plastic are used (I believe the main holding tank is of a different variety than the purple reservoir used to hold the water/essential oils). There are different varieties of plastics available for use in manufacturing, including pharmaceutical grade, and not all are created equal. In certain cases, even if certain plastics leach, you may need to be exposed to 1000x more than you would normally would be, to be effected. I have no idea what the case is for the Mabis unit, and it isn't clear whether you do either, based on your statement above (which makes the accurate information comment ironic). If you're concerned about the use of the Mabis Inhaler specifically, I recommend contacting the company. In general though, consumers often have to way the trade-offs of convenience, lifestyle, and cost, vs. potential health risks. For example, some consumers use "microwavable safe" plastic containers (either their own or direct from the manufacturer (i.e. soup now sold in plastic), "microwavable safe" bags (i.e. for frozen vegetables), and even coffee makers. $400.00 coffee machines that are heated up daily, are often made of plastic (except for the carafe). Bicyclists are often forced to endure the exhaust from cars, depending upon where they do their biking. Living in a major city has its own health hazards in terms of non-clean air. For someone who suffers from chronic headaches or sinus infections, the benefits of a steam inhaler may outweigh the potential negatives (the proven ones). That is for each individual to determine/decide. Without knowing the types of plastics used in the Mabis unit, or the temperature to which they are being subjected, etc., it's hard for anyone to make safety claims (either pro or con). Hopefully, the company will address your concerns in future packaging or labeling. Thank you for raising the valid concern to all potential consumers.
Bobcatt22 oooopooppppppppppp
He never said anything of the sort. You making stuff up.
Smells plastic
There are plastic parts, though they are supposed to be surgical grade.
good video just too long
That's because it's packed with tips and tricks on using your Mabis Steam Inhaler :-) Just kidding, I have worked on talking faster in more recent videos to speed things up. Thank you for the positive feedback and friendly advice.
Thank you.
You're most welcome. I'm glad you can now get the most relief and comfort from your Mabis steam inhaler!