Question

What are the benefits of Steam inhalation ?

Answer 1

Steam inhalation is one of the oldest and most practiced home remedy for treating stuffy nose and sinus infections.

First let us understand how steam inhalation works ?

When you inhale hot and moist vapor from the steam it opens up your nasal passages, the water vapor dissolves the thick mucus thereby reducing the inflammation and promoting better circulation in the respiratory tract. 

It also causes mucosal secretion and opens up airways. This way, it prevents mucous membranes from dying out and initiates discharge of mucus from throat and lungs. 

What are the benefits of Steam Inhalation ?

1. It relieves sinus congestion and headaches.

2. Patients with lung conditions like COPD and asthma may experience worsening of symptoms in dry and cold air. So inhaling warm and moist air during steam therapy causes mucosal secretions and opens up the airways. So it reduces inflammation and congestion. 

3. Steam therapy prevents mucus membranes from dying and initiates the discharge of mucus from throat and lungs. This can provide immediate relief and help people breathe easily.

4. Face steaming promotes blood flow and oxygen supply to the skin. The combination of warm steam and increase in perspiration dilates the blood vessels and increases circulation. This gives us natural and glowing skin. 

5. Steaming is beneficial for acne prone skin. The heart loses dirt debris and bacteria from clogged pores. As the pores open up, they are more easily cleaned out.