Vicks Sinus Inhaler, New & Improved Non-Medicated Steam Inhaler for Sinus Relief, Allergies, Congestion & Colds, Vocal Steamer, Soothes Nasal & Throat Passages, Works with VapoPads (1 Included)

Product never worked and did not put out steam. Refund please.

I’ve had this on my wishlist for a while. I got a really bad chest cold and decided it was time to get it. It really helped! I like how it moisturized my nasal passages and let me breathe again! I live in the Midwest and it gets really dry in the winter and I think this will get a lot of use! It holds 2 1/2 tablespoons of water and the steam lasts quite a while. I got the menthol pads (sold separately) and that was extra nice! I’m so glad I finally got it!

Great little inhaler/steamer. Been sick a few weeks and this has been making me feel better bc I can inhale through my nose or mouth. Especially like the menthol tablet that comes with unit. Bonus...it also gives you a facial while you're using it!

This little steam-maker is not perfect, but it's pretty darn good. It's effective at giving temporary relief for congestion during a cold or flu. I've used steam therapy for decades, doing it the old-fashioned way with a bowl of hot water and a towel over the head to keep the steam contained. It's a lot to manage heating up a bowl of water in the middle of the night when you need steam the most. I set this up before bed and when I woke up in the night with sinus pressure and pain all I had to do was flip the switch and wait for the steam to arrive. I do still use a towel over my head to create a chamber full of steam. I find it's enough to use it on the lower setting when I'm using the towel and I don't need to get very close to the device as the steam coming out can get uncomfortably hot if you get too close. Heed their instructions not to place your face directly on the mask. The biggest complaint I have is the power supply. The instructions insist that you must plug the unit directly into a wall outlet and not a surge protector or extension cord of any kind. Well, in my house it's pretty hard to find an outlet that works with the short cord provided. At my built-in desks the cord won't reach around the desktop and below to the wall outlet and if it did, the cord would be dangling in a most dangerous manner. Near tables, the cord won't reach far enough to access any nearby outlets and again, if it did, it would be a serious tripping hazard, snaking along the floor. It was a puzzle to figure out where I could safely plug it in and use it. Not being an electrician, I'm not sure how seriously to take their fire hazard warnings regarding the use of extension cords or surge protectors, but I know of several house fires that had electrical origins so I'm complying.

Steam delivery: Targeted steam delivery that opens nasal passages. Customizable settings to control steam intensity. Product design: It is designed to fit the face comfortably, allowing steam to reach the nose and throat directly. User Friendly: The product is a one-button operation and the assembly is simple. It takes approximately 3 minutes to heat up before it begins producing steam. The critical drawbacks are: Leakage Issues: The unit leaks boiling water even if it is placed in a table and is not tilted or moved even slightly during operation. Short Duration: Due to a small water reservoir and a lot of it leaking-of, the steam production goes on for only a few minutes.

The steam power seems great! I used it three times today (I keep getting sinus infections which is why I bought this item) and with the vapor pad it’s very strong, even on the lower setting and with the valve only 1/2 open. With it on full steam power and the valve all the way open it is very intense. I would imagine it would be awesome if I was having issues breathing. I’m not there yet, but I think it will come in very handy. It comes with a singular sample of the vapor pad (it can be used without it as well) - but you can add two vapor pads at a time (I can’t imagine how powerful that would be - I don’t plan on trying it). The vapor pads say they last about 8 hours total. No clue if that’s accurate, but I’m hoping so.

I’ve been using the Vicks Sinus Inhaler on and off and overall it does exactly what it’s supposed to do. The menthol scent is strong but familiar, and it gives almost instant relief when my nose feels clogged or pressure starts building. I like how small and discreet it is. Easy to toss in my purse and use on the go without any mess. This isn’t a long-term fix. The relief is temporary, so if you’re dealing with a full-blown sinus infection or heavy congestion, you’ll probably need something stronger. Also, the menthol can feel intense at first if you’re sensitive to strong smells. For quick, no-meds-needed relief and a refreshing “clear head” moment, it’s reliable. I wouldn’t rely on it alone, but it’s definitely handy to have around, especially during allergy season or travel days.

I've been suffering from some kind of upper respiratory chest issue since the beginning of 2025 and it's been really getting bad the last week and I've been having these really bad coughs that I just can't shake, my nose is runny, my congestion is through the roof, and I was willing to try anything to help relieve the congestion. I tried to boil some water in the pot but if I'm being honest I was too lightheaded to just stand at my stove so I boiled some water in the microwave but standing over a bowl of hot water with a towel over my head felt a little Overkill even though I did feel a little bit of relief. So I invested in this. I've read other reviews that said they were able to get this for $30 on sale but I managed to get mine around 40 and when I went to Publix later on to buy more vapo pads their model was $50 and after trying it I do think I'm happy spending the $40 for the product I got. So far the only thing I don't like about it was when I first got it the mouth piece didnt fit perfectly onto the main body of the product. It looks like it's supposed to snap on but no matter what I did I couldn't snap it on and in the end I was too scared to break it so I just kind of rested it in the most secure way I could and got to using it. After 24 hours of owning the machine the mouthpiece has warmed up and it managed to mold onto the body a little bit easier now that it's warm and I'm pretty confident that it's securely on the product now. Like other people say your one sample for the vapo pads is within the guide of the product so try not to miss that and just like some of the other reviews say the vapo pad does dry out between uses because there's no way of like sealing it away so I did just go ahead and drive down to Publix and buy replacements which go for about a dollar a pad for the 12 nights of comfort version (12.99 total) which I don't think is that bad a deal for the level of relief that they do give you. It heats up pretty fast and it does get very very hot, sometimes I can't put my face completely over the mouth guard because of how hot it heats up and even though you can't always see the steam doesn't mean that it's not flowing although I have gotten it to the point where I literally see Steam floating out of it but it could also be because my house is about 60° right now lol. The only thing other than the mouth guard not fitting that I wish I could change about this is that I wish the reservoir was a little deeper so it could hold more water. I've seen other reviews say that they use it for the 15 minutes turn it off and then just keep using it until the water is all out but my congestion is so bad that I'll literally have it going next to me on the table while eating, drinking, or watching TV and I keep it on until it runs out of water essentially. So far I do feel like it's doing a great job of breaking up the congestion in my nose and since I can visually see that with the pile of tissues growing next to me I can only imagine that it's helping whatever is going on in my lungs although this is only day two of having it so who's to say LOL