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Is it safe to add hot water to vicks vapor rub and breath in the vapors with a towel over your head. the warning label says not to, may cause burns?
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Vapors: Lose the head towel and just breath in vapor; alternatively, just take a shower and breath in the steam. The mentholatum is sooth, however can be irritating to nasal and lung passages in breathed in close proximity, Follow the label warnings,
Answered 11/22/2020
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