Many people reach for Vicks VapoRub to find relief from a nasty cough. When the ointment is rubbed on the chest, the vapors from the eucalyptus oil, camphor, and menthol in the formula enter the nose ...

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Q. You have written about using Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet to stop a nighttime cough. When I have trouble falling asleep, I do the same thing. I smear a layer of Vicks on the soles of my ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD Key Takeaways Vicks VapoRub can improve cracked heels and treat toenail fungus when applied to feet.There is no scientific proof that Vicks VapoRub on ...

While putting Vicks VapoRub on your feel cannot cure cold symptoms, using it as intended may help you feel better. Vicks VapoRub is an ointment that you can use on your skin. The manufacturer ...

Q: My mother-in-law always used to swear by Vicks on the bottom of the feet for a cough. I thought that was ludicrous. Mom might have been right after all. I have an upper respiratory virus and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dermatologist Scott Walter is sharing two home remedies for the common but mortifying occurrence of toenail fungus -- a ...

Q: I have appreciated your information about using Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet to stop a cough. I have been using it for under-breast rash all summer with astounding results. It gets very ...

Q. I've been plagued with postnasal drip for decades. I also have a deviated septum that can make my breathing labored at night. I notice this especially when I've cleaned during the day. Upon rising ...

QUESTION: You have written about using Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet to stop a nighttime cough. When I have trouble falling asleep, I do the same thing. I smear a layer of Vicks on the soles ...