VapoRub Can Cause Severe Respiratory Distress- Use Homemade Vapor Rub

VapoRub is a topical cough medication that is applied to the skin to treat coughs and applied to muscles to relieve aches and pain. VapoRub’s active ingredients include camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol. The ointment is generally safe when used as directed, but allergies or misuse of VapoRub can cause potentially serious side effects.

A study done by the American College of Chest Physicians peer-reviewed journal suggests that Vicks VapoRub can do more harm than good, especially in kids. Vicks Vapo Rub is said to cause breathing problems in babies. Vicks Vapor Rub contains ingredients that “can be irritants, causing the …read more