1 / 10The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world in the worst possible way with the number of cases increasing rapidly on a daily basis.2 / 10Amidst this, people are looking for ways to protect themselves from the deadly virus, and a claim is doing rounds on social media that says, steam inhalation can kill coronavirus.3 / 10But according to a news report by Reuters, Steam is not recommended as a treatment for the coronavirus by either the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the World Health Organization (WHO).4 / 10A representative from the CDC previously told Reuters that he was not aware of any scientific studies that show steam therapy helps with the coronavirus. 5 / 10Inhaling steam has been used as a home remedy for colds and upper respiratory tract infections. But scientific studies have found that it has few proven benefits, and can cause serious adverse side effects like burn injuries.6 / 10“The usual technique of covering the head with a towel over a pan filled with hot water is dangerous due to the steam, the hot liquid, or even potential contact with the container”, a study from the Spanish Pediatrics Association warned.7 / 10Birmingham Children’s Hospital has reissued a warning about the risks associated with steam inhalation.8 / 10Even though steam inhalation won’t cure a deadly infection like COVID, it may help make you feel a lot better while your body fights it off. 9 / 10According to Healthline, it may help ease feelings of irritation and swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages10 / 10The moisture may also help thin the mucus in your sinuses, which allows them to empty more easily. This can allow your breathing to return to normal, at least for a short period of time. Doctors around the world suggest that social distancing, wearing masks, washing hands, and sanitising hands at proper intervals are the only thing to fight with coronavirus.