Does Vicks VapoRub Put Kids at Risk?
According to a new study published in to an article published in Chest, the peer-reviewed medical journal of the American College of Chest Physicians, the use of Vicks VapoRub on infants and toddlers could exacerbate symptoms.
The study found that the rub actually can stimulate mucus production and spark inflammation of the airways, making it difficult for children to fight off chest congestion.
According to the article posted at the Chicago Tribune, a spokeswoman for Vicks believes the product to be safe.
“We have conducted human safety studies in over 1,000 children, 1 month to 12 years of age,” Harrell said to the Tribune. “We did not see any of the types of adverse events . . . mentioned in this paper.”
