So my mom is teacher and I was recently stricken by a cold. She told me a school nurse told her to put Vicks VapoRub on the sick person's foot and put on socks, and the next morning things would be fine. Has anyone heard this before? If so, does it work?
2007-05-19 18:30:28 · 8 answers · asked by ibanezfender12 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Sorry it is just an old wives, or in this case old nurses tale. It will have no therapeutic effect.
2007-05-19 18:45:15 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of it. When I was a kid, my gramma would put Vicks on my throat then wrap a clean wool sock around my neck when I went to sleep. I think you got the story mixed up?
2007-05-20 01:36:50 · answer #2 · answered by ebonyruffles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not on your feet but.. the directions say it is suppose to go on your chest (only a very small amount) so that when you lie on your back and breathe at night you will inhale the vapors and it will unclog your passages.
Careful because too much on your chest can cause pneumonia.
2007-05-20 01:36:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of it. I think when you buy over the medication, that you should just follow the label and uses.
2007-05-20 01:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Angel Eyez♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it will help your cough or your allergies... but it will make your feet smell minty fresh!
2007-05-20 01:34:22 · answer #5 · answered by babydragonspawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.I do it for myself and my daughter and it does help.A lot. You can also read about this on snopes.com under Urban Legends. Hope you are feeling better!
2007-05-20 05:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by blair 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
And you will ruin the shoes.
2007-05-20 11:19:40 · answer #7 · answered by Groovio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-05-20 01:34:56 · answer #8 · answered by pops 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋