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Here is some info about essential oils and diffusers; they can be very helpful in any kind of infectious illness, especially respiratory. Can definitely help with breathing issues. I am not an expert on diffusers. I’ve had a few, and didn’t like some of them. It is much more effective for essential oils not to be heated; so tea laps and other types that heat the oil are not the best, imho.

There are diffusers that use a small fan, and they work; and also nebulizers that dispers the EOs into the air as very fine particles. I like nebulizers but they involve glass parts and are often quite expensive. I just searched for nebulizers on Amazon and they’re all pricey, and seems a lot of the stupid (to me, and annoying) colored lights.

Here are links to a few, I order a lot of Starwest Botanicals so I am familiar with them. Of cousre EO diffusters can be bought anywhere and I just checked Amazon, but I have no idea if any of them are not what they seem/or claim; whereas Starwest has a very good reputation and customer service. Hopefully these will give the general idea.

This one is also a humidifier; probably not a strong humidifier but it sounds nice other than that it has lights, I’d copy photos but then I’d have to format the whole comment.

https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/product/lultrasonic-aroma-humidifier-diffuser.html

Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser & Humidifier
$38.96

This quiet humidifier has a unique branches design on the cover and mood-enhancing LED rotating ambiance lights (7 colors), or you can set it on one color. Each color has two brightness options, so you can choose the perfect light to assist with your mood. Tank capacity is 400 ml. You fill the tank with water and add a few drops essential oil to the tank. It has four misting holes, and it has a high and low mode, and a continuous and intermittent mode. You can set the timer for 1 hour, 3 hours or 6 hours. Effectively emits aroma approximately 430 square feet and humidification for 260 square feet. A/C adapter 100-240V.

https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/product/la-brisa-air-diffuser.html

La Brisa Air Diffuser
$22.48

This beautiful decorative essential oil diffuser features a color rotating light. It utilizes a quiet fan and infuses a room without the need to fill a water reservoir; just add the desired amount of essential oil to the pads.
An easy-to-use, light weight diffuser that effectively permeates up to 200 sq. ft.
It is a portable and can be powered by a 5V USB cord (included) or 3-AA batteries (not included), making it ideal for travel.
Run time is continuous, no automatic shut-off.
Comes with 6 refill pads. (Additional Refill Pads are available.)
Instructions are included.
1 year manufacturer’s guarantee.

Small one for car or travel, does use heat but useful because of small size and portability:

https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/product/tulip-aroma-diffuser.html

Tulip Aroma Diffuser for Car & Travel
$15.23

This special tulip shaped diffuser uses a light warming unit to gently emit essential oils throughout a small area or your car. Just add a few drops of essential oils to the pad and plug it into a USB port or 12V plug, no water required. It’s the perfect size for travel. 3 refill pads included.

Best EOs for assisting with breathing, helping with congestion, and also happen to be disinfecting and anti-microbial, most EOs have some antimicrobial potency. I prefer blends rathe than one kind of oil but I make my own blends. When not familiar with a lot of EOs, the best is to get a few, say three or maybe four, that sound useful, and try them separately, together, etc. See what works best. I can also recommend a couple of books that I have learned from.

The EOs below are good in diffusers, baths, for steam inhalation, or just sprinking on clothes, I toss on the wood stove in the winter, too.

Eucalyptus Globulus (best is from Australia, I just avoid Chinese anything unless no choice)
Camphor (make sure it is NATURAL)
Spruce
Fir
Birch or Wintergreen
Pine
Tea Tree, Basil, Oregano, Thyme (smaller amoung in blends)

I make a blend using all of the above for assisting with breathing either during sickness or to support my asthma. I use daily pretty much, just sprinkling it on clothes, sheets, etc. I don’t think I’ve given proportions for the blend above but I can if anyone is interested.