Surgeon Warns over Cold Cure that Can Injure Thighs, Abdomen and Genitals

Inhaling steam to remedy coughs is dangerous, surgeon ...

NHS surgeon warns of 'life-changing injuries' from popular cough and cold remedy

As winter viruses surge across the UK, health experts have issued a fresh warning

Surgeon warns over cold cure that can injure thighs, abdomen and genitals

Jeremy Yarrow says hospitals 'see too many children and adults every winter' because of the dangerous practice

Surgeon issues life-changing injury warning over home remedy for coughs and colds

A medical review into the practice found no clear benefits for using steam inhalation

Swansea burns experts warn: don’t breathe in steam to treat colds or flu

“No proven benefit, but real risk of burns” Consultant surgeon Jeremy Yarrow said the practice of leaning over bowls of hot water to inhale steam is dangerous and ineffective. “Although inhaling steam is sometimes thought to be useful as a remedy for common colds and chest infections, evidence of the effectiveness is weak and theories that the steam loosens mucus, opens nasal passages or slows the replication of viruses are just unproven,” he e…