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Do Eucalyptus And Tea Tree Oils Help To Clear The Airways?
I m 62 year old very active healthy adult woman. Recently diagnosed with pneumonia. I thought it was just a cold and stayed home from work for a week trying to fight the fever. Finally went to ER were I was seen. I was given 5 days of antibiotic. Still tired even just to shower and get dressed! The follow-up doctor prescribed an inhaler with albuterol, I ve used it before, and don t like the side effects. A friend told me a couple of drops of eucalyptus and tea tree oil in a simmer pot would help clear the airways... How long before I start feeling better?
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Eucalyptus can provide some symptomatic relief but never cures infection and eucalyptus alone may cause worsening of the disease. It is better to take proper treatment and along wit you can try eucalyptus for symptomatic relief.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Eucalyptus can provide some symptomatic relief but never cures infection and eucalyptus alone may cause worsening of the disease. It is better to take proper treatment and along wit you can try eucalyptus for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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