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A member asked:
Is it safe to put vicks vaporub in the medicine cup of my warm mist humidifier? i am 28 but the only posts i find seem more for helping young children
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Use if you wish: I NEVER recommend it for small children.Their airways are often irritated and react to the stuff with increasing cough and congestion.Adults seem to do well with it.
Answered 12/28/2016
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