Is a steam bath and inhalation useful when infected with the emerging coronavirus?

Professor Alexander Karapinenko of the Pirogov Medical University clarified whether steam baths and steam inhalation are beneficial when infected with the emerging coronavirus.

In his speech to Radio “Sputnik”, the professor notes that the hot bath, steam or sauna positively affects the respiratory system, because it helps increase blood flow to the lungs and airways. It can be used even in the event of an emerging coronavirus, but on a very important condition, which is not to raise the body temperature.

He says, “These measures are useful when infected with the emerging coronavirus to relieve general symptoms of respiratory infection and are not bad. But if the body temperature is high, then it is never recommended to take them. And if the body temperature does not exceed 37.5 degrees Celsius, there is nothing to prevent “.

He adds, if a person feels discomfort when inhaling the steam, he must stop immediately, to prevent his condition from getting worse. But if all is well, a daily steam inhalation can be done.

He says, “These procedures have been used for a long time in the treatment of respiratory infections, but this steam does not penetrate into the depths of the lungs, but rather reaches the level of the middle third of the trachea. Generally, steam can be inhaled daily, especially in the evening before bed.”

He adds, but it is never allowed to inhale a vapor with the addition of medicines, without the recommendation of a specialist.

Source: Novosti