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Steaming increased breathing problem

2022-07-15 12:36:10
My pulmonary doctor suggested me steaming I feel steaming increases my breathing problem Every time i take i feel my breathing problem increased for few hours after taking steaming (Just started taking plain steaming Not adding anything) Is it possible that plain steaming can increase breathing problem Or I am just that it's not possible? I am post covid patient
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Yes. Steaming is not helpful in all the cases. As you are a post covid patient, you must have a decreased tidal volume as of now. Normal steaming may irritate your mucosa which may lead to excessive cough and shallow breaths. Consult for better management of your symptoms.

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