Concentrated vapors from botanical essential oils are inhaled to prevent,
treat and cure infections of the respiratory pathogens causing Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome ("SARS"). These vapors are inhaled as a practical method to reduce the
risks of infection by the pathogens causing SARS in crowded public places. These
vapors are also inhaled as a practical method to reduce the risks of infection
by unknown, and unpredictable, respiratory pathogens that may be present in public
places. The essential oils have antiseptic properties, are safe to inhale, and
include, but are not limited to, the essential oils from Eucalyptus globulus,
Melaleuca alternifolia, Eucalyptus citriodora, and Eucalyptus radiata. Convenient
hand-held inhaler apparatus are provided for the inhalation of concentrated vapors
from the antiseptic essential oils and other substances. The antiseptic essential
oils have selected antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.