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Can vapor rub on your feet help chest congestion?

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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.

Answered 10/19/2014

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No: Vapor run should be applied to your chest for congestion.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2019

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