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Will inhaling steam vicks vapor rub on stove in pot cause breathing problems or mess up my lungs and bring that covid i got into my lungs ? i on day 8 i breathing it through mouth and nose?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Not likely: If you are experiencing cold symptoms and find relief from vapor rub and steam to be helpful then used in moderation, it should be safe. Use nasal saline rinses for congestion. It is unlikely to transmit the virus by doing so. Use social distancing, hand washing and wear a mask when around others. Have a flu vaccine.

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Answered 12/29/2020

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I have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and every time I breath it feels like I am breathing through phlegm. I also had a sharp pain on my right lung which subsided after I took pain killers. Should I go to the emergency room?

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I have Covid 4th day into no longer Have fever but still have dry cough. What are my chances of my cough developing into shortness of breathe or breathing problems ? As of now I not short of breath breathe fine. I feel my chest only if I cough hard?

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