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My gym has a steam room. what illnesses could i catch from other people in there if they have it? i.e. if they have a cold, etc.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Risk of Sauna: The same risks of sharing a closet with one or more complete strangers. The sweating is not the issue, but the close confinement with others bratheing is. Then compounded with an environment that would allow a viruse to survive longer outside of the body.

Answered 3/23/2016

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USUALLY RESPIRATORY: Ailments and fungal infections of the feet, which love humidity.

Answered 5/5/2018

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