I bought this Steam Inhaler to try and clear my blocked tubes, I have suffered from sinusitis in the past, and decongestants just don't work that well, and whilst it is a bit lazy, I can't be bothered to do the bowl of water and towel thing.
The base unit of the Steam inhaler is quite small and perhaps a little too light, with a simple rotary dial on the front. The water reservoir is tiny (about 50 ml) and I initially thought that I would be constantly re-filling. I tend to use the steamer for about 10 minutes at a time, and would say that there is more than enough capacity for 20 mins if you want to got that long. There are 2 heat setting, the higher setting is just there to get things moving, and the lower setting is the one to use during treatment. Warm up takes about 3 minutes, and if the level of steam is still too high on setting one, you can (on the mask) close the rotary vent, or just more your face away a bit.
The Beurer unit does actually come with a separate attachment for inhalation, but I tend to prefer to use the facial sauna fitting and it provides some relief from sinus pain too.
There is a small receptacle in which to put some cotton wool with a drop or two of aromatherapy oil or some herbs (very small) and it seems to be effective. Very easy to clean.
For the money, this Beurer is excellent value (about 4 packs of Hot Lemon Drink) but it could be improved.
I was surprised that there is no timer or cut off ... I appreciate that this would add a little to the cost, but I think I would have paid a few quid more.