Q: I was struggling with a cough for six weeks, especially at night when I was lying down. After two fruitless visits to urgent care, I finally went to my primary care doctor. He diagnosed walking ...

Many people reach for Vicks VapoRub to find relief from a nasty cough. When the ointment is rubbed on the chest, the vapors from the eucalyptus oil, camphor, and menthol in the formula enter the nose ...

Q: I have had what’s known as a neurogenic cough, also known as irritable larynx, for decades. I cough every day when I get up, begin eating or drinking, during or after a meal, when my throat tickles ...

Vicks VapoRub has been around since 1919, when a Spanish flu epidemic solidified its place in American medicine cabinets, but only in relatively recent history have consumers begun using it on their ...

Q: You have written that putting Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet can stop a nighttime cough. That’s pure fluff or maybe written as an ad for Vicks. You haven’t bothered to provide any ...

The viral Facebook post claims Vicks VapoRub can get rid of discolored teeth, bad breath and sore gums. While Vicks VapoRub is safe to use on skin, it should not be consumed in any way. Vicks VapoRub ...

Q. I was struggling with a cough for six weeks, especially at night when I was lying down. After two fruitless visits to urgent care, I finally went to my primary care doctor. He diagnosed walking ...