Safety

• The research papers that I have read say that the treatment has no side effects other than occasionally a slight drying of the skin around the nose, but this was a paper that recommended breathing in hot damp air for up to two hours.
• However there are risks from handling very hot water. We usually don’t do this formally, but what we should do is assess the risks and benefits and only go ahead if the benefits outweigh the risks.
• The treatment involves the use of a mug of very hot water, so be careful!
• My own assessment for my situation is that the risks are similar to, but not exactly the same as, making and drinking a hot drink.
• Safety is your responsibility.
• Assess your own situation, it may be different from mine, e.g. if you’re dyspraxic.
• If you’re not happy to take responsibility for your own safety, don’t do the treatment!
• You will need to start with boiling or near boiling water to achieve the required vapour temperature over the duration of the treatment.
• Use a mug or container with a wide base – see some suggested examples of what to use and what not to use in the video.
• Sort out a location before you start.
• Put the mug on a firm base, preferably near the hot water source.
• Get comfortable.
• No distractions.
• Consider other safety issues relevant to your situation.

Safety
Comparisons

• Making tea or coffee:
• Usually use boiling water.
• Walk some distance with boiling water.
• Can still scald after adding milk.
• Drink while still hot.
• We do it regularly so tend not to pay much attention to what we’re doing.
• Risks of doing nothing to cure the cold:
• Sneezing/blowing nose while driving/riding.
• Concentration/Attentiveness.
• Crossing roads.
• Complications related to the infection.
• Effect on others.
• Pharmaceutical products:
• Adverse reactions.
• Getting to/from the chemist.
• Drowsiness.
• Risk/benefit equation.