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Can i inhale vicks if i have high blood pressure if not then what products can i use for decongestion in high bp?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Some information: An informative link for you to consider is: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/expert-answers/high-blood-pressure/faq-20058281 Coricidin is one brand that is suggested, but relief can also be provided with nasal saline and soothing throat lozenges.

Answered 3/24/2015

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Can i inhale vicks if i have high blood pressure if not then what products can i use for decongestion in high bp?

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