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What goes on in the lungs when you inhale steam for 10+ minutes? is there any negative side effects to inhaling steam?
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Not likely: Unless the steam is contaminated with molds or other organic pollutants or if it is very hot when being inhaled, inhalation of steam in a steam bath is unlikely to cause problems. However, steam inhalation has not been shown to be helpful for anything and is best avoided.
Answered 1/3/2016
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