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What Causes Pain In The Lungs While Bathing With Hot Water?
When I take a hot bath, within minutes my lungs hurt very badly. Being an asthmatic I have had numerous chest colds and bronchitis and to me it feels like how my lungs feel while I have a cough or bronchitis. It takes about 20 minutes for my lung function to return to normal. I really find baths relaxing but I cannot stand to take one for more than five minutes before my lungs feel like they re on fire. Any clues as to why?
Mon, 17 Dec 2018
Hi,
You are an asthmatic... if it's long-running & has caused stress to heart...(cor pulmonale)... you can get the symptoms following sudden exposure to hot water due to stress to the heart.
Please get the hot water with a gradual rise in temperature. Avoid/restrict bronchodilator inhaler like Asthaline & consult your chest specialise earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
You are an asthmatic... if it's long-running & has caused stress to heart...(cor pulmonale)... you can get the symptoms following sudden exposure to hot water due to stress to the heart.
Please get the hot water with a gradual rise in temperature. Avoid/restrict bronchodilator inhaler like Asthaline & consult your chest specialise earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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