Truth Revealed: Can Vicks VapoRub Stop Coughs and Colds When Applied on Your Feet?

Many people are familiar with Vicks VapoRub – a soothing ointment that helps to

ease the chesty symptoms of a bad cold or flu.

The method of rubbing Vicks on feet and wearing socks applied with the said ointment to relief cough have been circulating on social media since 2007. Many individuals tried and believed this technique. Testimonies popped saying that this remedy is effective when applied before sleeping. 

Many experts claims that there is no scientific connection to this. But, Dr. Lynne Jordan, a chartered psychologist support that this way of relieving cough, though unconventional, may really be effective by releasing stress. Coughing decreases or even vanishes as stress also decreases.

There are reported negative effects of this technique. So once you suffer from cough, do not forget to try it.

Furthermore, this method may not work to your cough when there is a more complex underlying condition to this. Consult your doctor immediately when you feel these problems:

1 .Persistent cough that affects your daily activities. 

2. Cough that lasts for 3 days or more accompanied with fever regular activities.

3. Difficulty in swallowing 

4. Difficulty in breathing 

These may result to a more serious issues if not given much attention.

Source: health-conscious