blogs

Vicks VapoRub Not For Kids

New research from Wake Forest University says that Vicks VapoRub, that menthol balm used to relieve congestion, might make matters worse for infants and small children.

The study found that the product might actually create more mucus and airway inflammation and can have severe impacts for young ones because their airways are so small. The label says that it's not for kids under age 2, but apparently it's still being used on them. Researchers started the study after treating an infant who had the rub put directly under her nose, a press release said.

"The ingredients in Vicks can be irritants, causing the body to produce more mucus to protect the airway," said Dr. Bruce K. Rubin, the lead author of the study and a professor at the Brenner Children's Hospital at Wake Forest Baptist. The study appears in this month's issue of Chest, a journal.

Rubin recommends that Vicks VapoRub is never used directly under the nose of anybody. And that it not be used for kids under age 2. 

According to a press release from Wake Forest, Vicks was first created in Greensboro in 1891. It's been marketed as "The only thing more powerful than a mother's touch."

Read more about it here

 

 

 

Bookmark and Share
slindenf's picture

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Sarah is in charge of content for TriangleMom2Mom.com and writes about family-friendly events, local moms groups and other topics for the site.

She lives in Raleigh with her husband and three-year-old daughter. Sarah has written for newspapers since she was a teenager living in snowy Central New York. After graduating from the University of Virginia, she traipsed a bit around Europe and Mount Airy, N.C., before settling down in the Triangle. She moved here in 1999 to take a job with The News & Observer. She once aspired to play flute professionally. More recently, her daughter started crying when she played it.

Read more about:

Triangle Moms

Triangle Playground Reviews

Kids Music Reviews

Win on TriangleMom2Mom 

Triangle Holiday Guide 

Posted on January 14, 2009 by slindenf.

what's happening

veteransday.jpg

Saturday, November 7

Music, military displays and more honor U.S. veterans. CHECK THE WEB SITE FOR THE EXACT SCHEDUL… See details

horseevent.jpg

Sunday, November 8

Daily show Tuesday through Sunday begins at 8:00 am with FREE ADMISSION during the day. Admissi… See details

camp_fun.jpg

Monday, November 9

AMAZING ACRES FARM CAMP has been applauded for providing a unique, safe, and extremely fun farm… See details

Tuesday, November 10

Listen to stories and sing songs with your child. Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 am, weekly until … See details

flag.jpg

Wednesday, November 11

Garner’s American Legion Post 232, VFW Post 10225, veterans, their families, local citizen… See details

 
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About Our Ads
Powered by the News & Observer