Can I use a sauna to "sweat out" viral bronchitis?

I have viral bronchitis and have had it for 3 weeks. My dad says I need to take some Nyquil and wrap myself up in blankets and sweat it out. I don't like doing that, he said to go to the gym and use their sauna to sweat it out. I actually like that idea better. My question is whether or not it's healthy to do that? Is it a good idea to get in a sauna having viral bronchitis? I don't want to pass out in there. Help!
Can I use a sauna to "sweat out" viral bronchitis?
Viruses take time to pass. Sweating it out is in my opinion an old wives tale. Take vitamins, drink plenty of non caffinated fluids, and honey is a natural antiviral, blueberries and cranberries are rumored to be good for your immune system as well. Using a vaporizer may help with the bronchitis, help loosen up phlem, as will mucinex. Also be sure and eat a healthy diet and get plenty of rest and Sleep..


If it doesn't get better soon go back to the doctor and make sure it isn't now a bacerial infection
Can I use a sauna to "sweat out" viral bronchitis?
It doesn't sound like a bad idea. When I had that they made me breathe on a steam machine at the doctors. It'll at least help you cough up some of the crud in your lungs.
Reply:3 weeks of a viral infection is really indicating something more is going on. Do not SWEAT IT OUT, thats just silly. Go to your Dr. asap, you could have something more than viral bronchitis. A virus is resistant to antibiotics, so its usually not needed. I think something else may be going on. Check with your Dr! Drink fluids, rest and Feel better!!!
Reply:ask your doctor!
Reply:Sauna is dry heat - I would think you want Moist heat and air to feel better. I don't think it's possible to "sweat out" a viral infection.


Try a vaporizor, or even turning on hot shower (without getting in) and close the bathroom door - sit in there for 30 mins breathing the steam.


Another thing that would help is some eucalyptus oil in the shower before running it - add a couple of drops to the floor of the shower, so the fragrance is in the moist air.


If you get a fever or if this goes on for another week - go back to the dr. It could have changed to bacterial and you'll need antibiotics to get over it.


Drink lots of juice, eat soups, increase your fluid intake and take your vitamins! Hope you feel better!!!
Reply:1st thing is you will infect everyone one else don't do it unless you are somekind of mean person. 2nd there is no such thing as sweating out a cold or virus it just makes you worse and more ill! could end up fainting and in hospitail. I think you just need to rest a bit sleep alot





"medicines called bronchodilators that are usually prescribed to treat asthma will help to open the bronchial tubes and clear out mucus." (if you have an inhaler this will help)





"Cool-mist humidifiers or steam vaporizers can be helpful for wheezing or shortness of breath. Leaning over a bathroom sink full of hot water with a towel loosely draped over the head can also be help open the airways."





plenty of fluids and REST!
Reply:You can't "sweat out" an illness. It will take time for the symptoms to go away. Not much you can do to hurry the process except maybe drink lots of fluids and rest.