I have used Vick's vabor Rub since I was a child. I think it was my Mom's remedy for us when she could not think of anything else to use. I have now found that if I will rub it on my chest it will releive the chest congestions.

If it is applied to my upper back it will help with the chest congestion. I also rub a bit right under my nose, do not put in your nose it will help with nasal congestion too.

If I have a cold that is accompanied by a cough. I take and rub it on my feet, especially under the toe area, put on some socks (so that it doesn't get greasey on the sheets) and the coughing will...