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A member asked:

Read somewhere that vaseline near your nose can cause breathing problems because of the stuff its made with. can it?

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Near or in?: Vasoline can obstruct your breathing if you inhale it. Under you nose is okay. In your nose is not recommended.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 8/13/2013

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