British doctors have warned not to copy a fake Covid prevention method of inhaling steam from hot water. Pictured: Sometime people infuse water with herbsOther versions of the rumour send via chain message claim that inhaling steam through the mouth and nose kills the virus while it is still in the sinuses before it “reaches your lungs”.
“There is no scientific evidence that steam inhalation provides symptomatic relief or prevents Covid-19 but what is clear is that it presents a risk for children.”seen six children with scalds from steam over one monthMr Colin Brewster, a specialist registrar in plastic and burns surgery at the trust said: “Resulting scalds have already led to hospital admissions, surgery and the possibility of life-long disfigurement and scarring.
But there is no evidence to back it up as a treatment or a way to prevent the virus from infecting cells. When asked about circulation of misinformation on Whatsapp, the deputy medical officer for England said rumours were designed to "frighten people".
What about preventing colds?