Aerosol treatment tents are used for treatment of breathing disorders when the use of direct facial attachments or tubing is not indicated. Plastic sheeting is held over the bed like a canopy over the patient's head and upper body.
1. Mist tents use thermoelectric cooling or refrigeration, which allows for thermostat control, and eliminates the use of ice-cooled units, which involve inconvenient maintenance and can vary in temperature depending on the amount of ice surrounding the tube.