Vicks Vapor Rub and Asthma

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Getting Sleep: Evidence of Vicks VaporRub In Children | Seattle Mama Doc

seattlemamadoc.seattlechildrens.org — “New study found using Vicks VaporRub helped children and their parents sleep during colds and upper respiratory infections. Consider Vicks on your child's chest if they are over age 2.View full resource at seattlemamadoc.seattlechildrens.org

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Most Recently Shared on February 25, 2011 at 5:35 pm By:

Melissa_DrMom Melissa Arca, M.D. Physician, Doctor, and Pediatrician

@LazyChristian Here is a great article by @SeattleMamaDoc on Vicks Vapor Rub http://bit.ly/dUMwyh. Short answer:can try for ages 2 and older

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Vapor rub may help relieve kids' cold symptoms | Reuters

reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Vapor rub may relieve a kid's nighttime cough and nasal congestion, suggests a new study funded by Vick's, the makers of the old-fashioned topical treatment. Most childrenView full resource at reuters.com

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Most Recently Shared on November 8, 2010 at 10:15 pm By:

hrana Hisham Rana, MD Doctor and Physician

Study: Vapor rub may help relieve kids' cold symptoms (Pediatrics) http://reut.rs/dm8WoR - #health

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Vapor Rub Relieves Cold Symptoms For Children, Helps Them Sleep Better

medicalnewstoday.com — “Applying a vapor rub is effective for treating children with night-time cough and congestion and improves sleep for children with cold symptoms, according to Penn State College of Medicine researcView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Most Recently Shared on November 10, 2010 at 11:14 am By:

mnt_asthma MNT Asthma News Health News

Vapor Rub Relieves Cold Symptoms For Children, Helps Them Sleep Better http://mnt.to/3Mjb #asthma

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Vapor rub relieves cold symptoms for children, helps them sleep better, study suggests

sciencedaily.com — “Applying a vapor rub is effective for treating children with night-time cough and congestion and improves sleep for children with cold symptoms, according to new research.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Most Recently Shared on November 15, 2010 at 6:18 pm By:

HasbroChildrens Hasbro Hosp/Nancy Children's Hospital and Hospital

Remember Vicks Vapo-Rub? It's still good for #kids with #colds. (I always hated that stuff too!) http://bit.ly/cSZam3

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Researchers ferret out a link between Vicks and high mucus - USATODAY.com

usatoday.com — “Only 18 months old, the girl struggled to breathe as her grandparents looked on in the emergency department. Pneumonia and asthma were the likely culprits, but she didn't respond to treatment. Her doctors and grandparents racked their brains for an...View full resource at usatoday.com

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Most Recently Shared on November 8, 2010 at 6:14 pm By:

RitaRubin RitaRubin Health Communicator

Does VapoRub unplug stuffy noses? This study, funded by maker P&G, says yes http://bit.ly/aUYj2b Others r not so sure http://usat.ly/9kbyKV

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Julie's Health Club: Cold treatment relieves symptoms: study

featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com — “Most over-the-counter cold medications " including decongestants and cough syrups " have been shown to be useless or potentially dangerous in children. But one old-fashioned topical treatment " a vapor rub combination of camphor, menthol and eucalyptus oils " can...View full resource at featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com

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Most Recently Shared on November 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm By:

onlinenursing Terri Schmitt Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse

Big study results today - Your grandmother was right! Vicks vaporub decreases cold symptoms - http://bit.ly/a02mF6 (via ANA )

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Treating Nail Fungus 'Naturally' - EmpowHER.com

empowher.com — “Read about how Vicks Vapor Rub may get rid of nail fungus.View full resource at empowher.com

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Most Recently Shared on February 25, 2011 at 8:45 pm By:

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Treat nail fungus naturally with something over the counter and non-toxic! http://ow.ly/43uz8

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