How to Make a Salt Inhaler

The use of a salt inhaler for treatment of respiratory ailments is a drug-free alternative health therapy. It is believed that the periodic inhalation of salt-infused air calms and flushes the entire respiratory system, and can ease asthma, allergies and the flu. Alternative health practitioners also recommend that salt inhalation be used as a preventative measure during cold season.

Instructions

1

Open a paper clip to form a straight piece of wire. Use pliers to hold one end of the wire over an open candle flame or an electric stove burner, until the end is orange with heat.

2

Use the hot paper clip to melt holes into the bottom of the plastic bottle. Press the heated paper clip to a point along the edge of the bottle, and apply light pressure until the wire melts through to the interior. Repeat every 1/8 inch along each edge of the bottle, reheating the paper clip as necessary.

3

Reheat the paper clip and melt 12 holes into center of the bottle lid.

4

Fill the bottle with 1/3 cup of coarse sea salt. Wrap a small amount of electrical tape around the sides of the lid to form a tight seal.

5

Use the inhaler by placing your mouth over the center of the lid and breathing in deeply. Remove your mouth from the bottle and hold your breath for 5 seconds, then exhale as forcefully as you can. Repeat this process for 10 inhalations.