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Hi may I know the symptoms of pneumonia plz? I have seen a news by a doc that excessive steam will cause pneumonia. I have taken excessive very very hot steam daily thrice for almost 45 days with the gas on. Since then I am having itchy throat nose pain upper chest upper back neck pain and shortness of breath .in winter severe chills. It's been since aug .done all sorts of tests cbp crp serum creatinine serum uric acid thyroid vit b12 vit d3 nt pro bnp calcium eeg all are normal .used azee doxcyp bilagra salt gargle betadine medrol pregabalin mk flutron but no change in symptoms. If I am resting on bed no pain once I get up from bed severe upper back pain unable sit or do work .too much shortness of breath throat itching nose pain .no covid. please help what can I do .in aug after 10 days of steam inhalation I have done hrct chest to rule out covid but no covid but it it showed corads 2 infective etiology and bilateral minimal pleural effusions. please help me I have visited many doctors no use.
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. Signs and symptoms of pneumonia chest pain when breathing or coughing. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Chills that may cause a person to alternate between feeling very cold or very hot. Fever. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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You will have to share your hrct chest with me then I can help you definitely.
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Excessive steam may cause scalding of upper airway mucosa but. it cannot cause pneumonia.
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