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A member asked:

Does putting vicks vaporub on the soles of your feet really help with congestion?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

? no: Vicks vapor rub on your chest would but not on your feet....

Answered 7/19/2012

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Probably Not.: Try putting Vicks on your chest or under your nose. Putting vick's on your feet would not be my first choice.

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/18/2015

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