Category: Filipino culture

According to traditional Filipino belief, `bughat` (or `binat` in Tagalog) is a common experience, often described as a relapse of illness, that occurs after recovering from a sickness or childbirth. Exploring **what causes bughat** involves understanding both the deeply rooted folk explanations and the modern medical science behind these symptoms.

In Filipino folk medicine, the practice of steam inhalation, or *tuob*, is a well-known remedy for respiratory illnesses and congestion. The phrase **What is a Filipino tube?** refers not to a physical object, but to the method of creating a makeshift steam tent to alleviate cold or flu symptoms.