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Is it possible to put alka seltzer cold and cough into a humidifier and breathe in the medication instead of drinking it?

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Dr. Scott Diede answered

No: If want to active ingredients in alka seltzer to enter your body, using a humidifier will prevent this from happening. The medicine will not vaporize efficiently; it will be trapped in the humidifier itself.

Dr Maes and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/25/2013

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A member asked:

Is it possible to put alka seltzer cold and cough into a humidifier and breathe in the medication instead of drinking it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Diede answered

Dr Maes and 2 doctors agreed

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