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Benefits of steam bathing
Enhance the Respiratory System: Colds, flu Asthma, Bronchitis
Steam inhalation is an effective treatment in respiratory conditions and is highly recommended for treatment of the common cold, sinusitis, bronchitis, allergies and asthma.
- Steam relieves inflammation and congestion of upper respiratory mucous membranes.
- Steam relieves throat irritation by moistening the air.
- Steam relieves spasmodic breathing (Asthma, Croup).
- Steam loosens secretions and stimulates discharge of mucous from the throat and lungs (natural expectorant).
- Steam relaxes muscles and relieves coughing.
- Steam Keep mucous membranes from excessive drying.
(source: Hydrotherapy-Simple Treatments For Common Ailments by Clarence Dail, M.D./Charles Thomas, Ph. D. )
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