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2021-06-17 15:37:21
My frd was taking steam using EUCALYPTUS oil..and he was controlling breathe for 1 min 46 sec while Steaming .and when he left the breathe he hd fits and foam in his mouth..what will be the reason..he didnt hav fits before..
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Steam inhalation with Eucalyptus oil can provoke fits in some otherwise healthy patients. There are several such cases reported earlier. Avoid using it futher and do not attempt to hold breath for such a long time..which is unnecessary and harmful.
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