I take a lot of hot showers, and sometimes I find myself wondering why I am able to breathe in the steam around me and not worry about any water-in-lungs related health concerns. How is breathing in steam different than breathing in small amounts of water droplets?
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Basically, it’s because water getting in your lungs isn’t a problem
Your lungs are already made of, and filled with water. A little bit of vapour isn’t changing anything
The only reason too much liquid water in the lungs is bad, is because water isn’t oxygen. But it’s not like the water itself is directly causing damage.
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