While some people use the terms steam room and steam sauna interchangeably, they aren’t the same thing, and they don’t offer the exact same health benefits. For example, steam rooms are kept at lower temperatures (around 110 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit) but with nearly 100% humidity, making them a great environment to detoxify, relax and treat respiratory issues. I last used a steam room in Austria in the winter of 2022, and remember the intense sweat I produced in that moist heat. While I truly enjoyed the experience, I realized that the lower temperatures of steam rooms (or steam baths) likely wouldn’t get you any of the other benefits associated with steam or infrared sauna use, including boosted immunity and deep muscle penetration.