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[Mark1602]

Is it ok to use Vicks in a bowl of hot water for head cold if you have copd

[Hidden]

Hi mark1602 yes I think that would be ok

[Mark1602 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks

[Toci]

Hi Mark. Anyone on oxygen needs to be really careful not to get Vicks anywhere near their tubing. Can't see any reason not to use it otherwise but then again, I don't know your medical history.

[Mark1602 in reply to Toci]

I'm not on oxygen I'm on inhalor but thanks anyway

[camping-girl]

Made me worse Mark, took my breath right away! I use the neil med sinus rinse now, available on internet

[Mark1602 in reply to camping-girl]

I'll have to have a look thanks

[camping-girl in reply to Mark1602]

Sounds awful but it clears your nose out. I had a bad head cold in November and used it twice a day. You squirt a solution up one nostril (over the sink) & it comes straight out the other...then you blow & the stuff that comes out! You repeat in the other nostril and then.... you can breathe Wouldn't be without it now

[Mark1602 in reply to camping-girl]

Thanks I'll try that

[Hidden]

Of course - it should help clear the airways. I am sorry you have a cold and hope it doesn't develop any further. Have you tried the tip about putting Vicks on the soles of your feet and wearing old socks in bed. If so, please let us know if it works?

Jennifer

[y_not]

I would guess it's okay but, as a couple of others say, I, personally, simply can't get anywhere near it (or nail varnish, scented candles or a number of other strong smelling substances) - I'd be very wary when the pot of Vick is opened that it doesn't make you worse.

[LadyoRockee]

I use Vick's in my humidifier. I also use one of the small Vick's nose inhalers. Works wonders for me. I have severe emphysema and thankfully not too many odors effect me.

[phil4u]

Rub it on your chest at night before washing and going to bed as the vapour will help as well.It was widely used in the 50's 60's possibly before drug companies decided money could be made in the field of illness !!