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Medical Conditions - Steam Inhalation

Inhalation of water vapor from boiling water is called steam inhalation. Steam inhalation is the most commonly used natural remedy for a blocked nose and other symptoms caused by a cold or sinus infection. It does not cure the infection but provides temporary relief from symptoms like stuffy nose, headache, sore throat, cough, and dry nasal tract.

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I have vocal nodules. Please suggest home remedy.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If vocal nodules are confirmed by a doctor then there are a few things which you should know.

My brother has mild symptoms of COVID-19 infection. What treatment should he take?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, your brother was COVID-19 positive.

Can Hashimoto's disease cause enlarged lymph nodes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from the reports you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears that you do have some enlarged lymph nodes.

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Recurrent sinus infections are disrupting my life. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, do not worry, your condition is not suggestive of those cancers. Regarding your ongoing sinusitis, it is an allergic sinusitis in all probabilities.

My grandfather has cough for about three weeks. Please suggest medication.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems your grandfather has had a cough for three weeks. Coughs in adults are classified as acute, subacute, or chronic based on the duration.

I have a stuffy nose for two months, and it is hard to sleep. What would you recommend?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have difficulty while sleeping at night. It suggests that you might be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. Your weight seems to be high.

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What home remedies help a hoarse voice after post-nasal drip?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You seem to have a typical case of laryngitis associated with a viral infection.

Please suggest medicines for cold, fever and ear pain.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you have developed upper respiratory tract infection.

Kindly suggest an effective treatment for bad cold.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This sounds like a viral infection. I would suggest the following: Steam inhalation four times a day. Warm saline gargles four times a day.

My 1.1 years old baby often gets cold and cough. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. This is common in children in this age group. 2.

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