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The Vicks brand is most widely known for the signature "VapoRub" ointment, a mentholated topical cream intended to assist with minor medical conditions that temporarily impair breathing, including the common cold. It is applied to the chest, often immediately before sleeping, or inhaled by melting it in very hot water.... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Colds & Flu | 47 |
100% |
| COPD & Emphysema | 41 |
95% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 |
100% |
| Asthma | 1 |
100% |
| Psoriasis | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 98% (92
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Vicks VapoRub Reviews
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I use to rub on my chest when I have a severe cold and am really having trouble breathing. It definately helps.
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its helping me breathe at night when I go to bed
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I really like the Vicks.
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I put vicks in a rag and brethe at nights beside my bed when needed
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Can't use it. The smell literally takes my breath away.
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Sometimes when I hav e a cold, I rub vick's on my chest. It seems to help. If my nose gets stuffed up, I inhale it and it opens my nose back upl
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works really well
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Works nearly ever time. I rub it into my back and chest. No side effects
Working / Worked
Works if your muscles are sore in your chest from coughing
Somewhat Helpful
BE CAREFUL IF YOU ARE ON O2 AND USE VICKS. DO NOT USE IT NEAR YOUR NOSE, USE IT ON YOUR CHEST ONLY, OTHER THEN THAT, IT SEEMS TO WORK
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