Dr. Nase,

It seems like many have had success with the facial steamer pre-flushing protocol that you devised. I've had some success with this steamer with plain water but I wanted your opinion on the facial steamers for colds where you add liquid menthol or eucalyptus into the water to open up the nose and center face vessels to reduce congestion.

Several years back I tried one of these machines for a flu and it induced the worst rosacea flare ever. My worst rosacea symptoms are in the center of the face and this seemed to dilate all my nasal and nose blood vessels, as well as my cheeks.

Do you see any possible downsides to this approach?

Thank you in advance.