Pulmonologist Questions Breathing issues

Am I breathing in any harmful gas?

I steam my face over a boiling pot of water sometimes for my sinuses. Mainly during allergy season. My mom, though, thinks this is bad and that I'm breathing in harmful gases. Is this true?

1 Answer

As long as the steam is derived from clean water, with no possibility of toxic fumes, particulates, or carbon monoxide, then steam may be effective in reducing sinus SX. =