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Steam inhalation
I am allergic to many things .. first I feel nose congestion then sore throat and chest congestion with dry whooping cough .. if I take Steam inhalation both from nose and mouth is it harmful in any way . As sometimes I feel chest tightness and dry cough .. thanks
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Not harmful. Take nebuliser with levolin for chest congestion
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You are probably having asthma. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest.
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Dr. Neethu Thambi
Pulmonologist
6 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Theyre all signs of allergy, you need evaluation. Also have to ruleout asthma as you have chesg congestion. If you have problems now consult online or wait for the lockdowns to lift, to goto hospitals for routine evaluation and PFT. If it escalates to an emergency donot hesitate to visit hospital.
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Dr. Mayank Kapur
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult with a pulmonary specialist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Ankit Bhatia
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Steam inhalation in not harmful if taken in modertion and carefully
Should get a detailed evaluation by a pulmonologist
You would need anti allergics and other supportive medications
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Dr. Santosh Jha
Respiratory Medicine
11 yrs exp
Delhi
no harm in taking steam inhalation.do visit a pulmonologist for proper evaluation of asthma and rhinitis.
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
As stated you are allergic to many things .
Consult a physician
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