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A member asked:
My 7 month old son has nasal congestion. is it ok to use vick's vapor rub on his soles then put socks on?
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I wouldn't: This is an old myth based on adult treatments.Infants have tiny nasal passages the react with swelling and congestion to any irritant; be it smoke, dust or the fumes or fragrance created by Vicks.I never recommend it before school age. I consider it air pollution when used around infants.
Answered 3/29/2018
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