Question 1

can vapor rub on your feet help chest congestion?

Accepted Answer

Why not : Place the vapor rub on your chest? 
No, I do not believe rubbing it on your feet will do anything for chest congestion.

Question 2

can you use vapor rub anytime of the day due to chest congestion from allergies?

Accepted Answer

Probably but: this is not a long-term solution. If you have allergies leading to chest congestion, you likely have asthma which requires anti-asthma medication.  The long term side effects from  inhaling  Vapor Rub is unknown.

Question 3

can i use the vapor steam liquid medication inside the warm steam vaporizer to clear my 5 month old chest congestion? or should i use plain water.

Accepted Answer

Plain water: Please don't put the vapor steam liquid in the water... It will keep the vaporizer operating longer if you put the liquid in the cup next to where the steam comes out, rather than in the water.

Question 4

can i put vicks vapor rub under my nose to relieve congestion. is it bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Don't get it in your nose, and do not rub it in your eyes, but you can put some under your nose to relieve congestion.

Question 5

i have red dots on my palm and chest congestion what us this?

Accepted Answer

No idea.: Rashes on the palms occur in very few illnesses.  They include syphilis, rocky mountain spotted fever, systemic gonorrhea or meningococcemia and occasionally contact dermatitis.  If the two problems are connected you should see a doctor immediately, but do not know what other symptoms you are having.  Please get checked now.

Question 6

my 7 month old son has nasal congestion. is it ok to use vick's vapor rub on his soles then put socks on?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't: This is an old myth based on adult treatments.Infants have tiny nasal passages the react with swelling and congestion to any irritant; be it smoke, dust or the fumes or fragrance created by Vicks.I never recommend it before school age. I consider it air pollution when used around infants.

Question 7

i have had chest congestion for close to a week.  my symptoms have gotten significantly better; however i am still coughing up deep brown / slightly red tint to the brown phlegm, specifically in mornings and evenings.  i also have an odd "metallic" taste

Accepted Answer

Do not ignore: Discolored mucous may be blood.  Metallic taste may be blood.  Seek care ASAP.

Question 8

is it really rheumatic heart disease when one coughs kinda red kinda pink blood after a chest congestion and fast heartbeat?? is rheumatic heart disease curable?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: The symptoms cited are not specific to that diagnosis. A pattern of symptoms backed up by testing is required to confirm this label.. The disease is both treatable &amp; curable. It true there can be long term effects that require long term treatment.

Question 9

cough n cold 4m 2 weeks. doc said severe chest congestion. hvng medic from 2 weeks. now i noticed red spots on back of my tongue. what can be the reso?

Accepted Answer

Red spots: Spots may be result of your viral infection. Use salt water garglesm to jrelieve pain.

Question 10

i have sinus congestion chest congestion lost my voice and my left eye is red what do i have?

Accepted Answer

Viral Infection?: Sounds like you have a viral infection. You should be checked by your primary care provider to rule out pneumonia and other problems.

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Can vapor rub on your feet help chest congestion?

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Can you use vapor rub anytime of the day due to chest congestion from allergies?

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Can i use the vapor steam liquid medication inside the warm steam vaporizer to clear my 5 month old chest congestion? or should i use plain water.

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Can i put vicks vapor rub under my nose to relieve congestion. is it bad?

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I have red dots on my palm and chest congestion what us this?

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My 7 month old son has nasal congestion. is it ok to use vick's vapor rub on his soles then put socks on?

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I have had chest congestion for close to a week. my symptoms have gotten significantly better; however i am still coughing up deep brown / slightly red tint to the brown phlegm, specifically in mornings and evenings. i also have an odd "metallic" taste

A member asked:

Is it really rheumatic heart disease when one coughs kinda red kinda pink blood after a chest congestion and fast heartbeat?? is rheumatic heart disease curable?

A member asked:

Cough n cold 4m 2 weeks. doc said severe chest congestion. hvng medic from 2 weeks. now i noticed red spots on back of my tongue. what can be the reso?

A member asked:

I have sinus congestion chest congestion lost my voice and my left eye is red what do i have?

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