Does this work much better using the Vicks Vapo Steam Liquid Medication OR is it required to do it's job? (FYI - I have a cold and flu) Thank you!
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It will work good with either one. I found the secret to making it steam is to add a teaspoon full of salt to hot water when you fill it up and the steam will roll. Mine works great now that I am doing that and I am very happy with it...
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It's not required. I put Eucalyptus essential oil.. or something called On Guard (also for sale on Amazon) in mine (a couple drops) and it's great. I don't use this model anymore though. Mine started smoking and we tossed it.
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I haven't tried any medication in it. I bet it would be great though! Hope you feel better quick.
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It really does. One the better products out there. Let me let you in on a secret, use Vicks VapoTub as well. That works on scalp and nail.
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Hi Yumeng, If you mean, is the steam large enough to cover the whole face? The answer is yes. The Vaporizer puts out a nice amount of steam. I am unsure if the steamer puts out cold steam. It has an 'ozone' setting which I have not tried yet, that might be cold, but I really don't know.
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Sorry, I really can't be sure how to advise you on that. I put it in little bowls hidden around my house by itself and I rub it on my family's feet when getting sick... I haven't used it any other way thus far. I can tell you that it really does work though! Best of luck.
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I don't know the actual percentage of thymol in either product. I do know that Vicks Vaporub did not remove my toenail fungus. All it did was make my toenail look a little better. Dr. Paul's Piggy Paste actually eliminated my toenail fungus. I stopped using it a year ago, my nail fungus is still completely gone, plus my nail continues to improve in appearance as it grows. I would assume that the thymol content is higher in Dr. Paul's than in the Vicks product. I hope this helps.
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Esther, this is very simple to use, read the booklet, I usually put it on for 35 minutes with room temp water. Make sure you clean the electrodes each and every time. Its worth the use of this. It builds your immune system up and will prepare you for the coming flu season. Worth every penny!!
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Both of my children have used this product with no stains on clothing. They would spray it on, let it dry a couple of minutes, then get dressed. Only "issue" is you'll want to use it in a well-ventilated room (run the fan in the bathroom or be near an open window) and/or hold your breath and then leave the area. When the vapor gets up your nose, it makes you cough a little. The product works very, very, very well though, so that minor inconvenience is worth it.
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Hi Stacey! The device I have produces clear CS. It works well. I always carry some in an old CS bottle from Higher Nature, and anytime someone has a cough, sore throat, etc., I give them some which is then followed by instant relief. :-) And I'm only using fresh tap water from a well so distilled would probably work even better.
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You can look it up online but for us...we use it as soon as we START to feel like we are getting a cold or flu...my neighbor uses it ...daily which I wouldn't do cause of what I read but he has gone through 2 bottles and not seen any problems but he takes for allergies and not getting colds ;-)
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I've never used a netti pot. A doctor recommended that I use this. I had a persistent cough for many, many months and they could never find anything serious that was causing it. So, this particular dr. suggested that I use this, along with giving me a prescription for some type of nose spray (sorry, I don't remember the name of that) to use daily. It did help, and I've been using it now for over a year.
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It is pretty simple and should only be used if you understand water & electricity: I can't remember if unit came with instructions but there is only one place to add water and whatever aroma therapy oil you wish, then you attach plastic inhaler piece. Caution steam is very hot, use caution always : )
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My husband is the one who takes the Extra Stength Gaviscon. He bought both the tablets as well as the liquid, with the thought that he could take the tablets easily while at work. However, he didn't find them as effective as the liquid, and now uses a small bottle to transport the liquid to work. Hope that helped!
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I have a Vicks® Warm Mist Humidifier . I add it to reservoir for the vaposteam.
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I use this to clear my sinuses. It works well for me, but Maybe you could call and ask a pharmacist at your local drug store before you order.
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Actually my husband was the "patient" - His response: Haven't used Wax Vac but it doesn't look like it will do the same job as effectively. It takes some force (and courage) to use "the syringe" but I sustained no damage blasting my ear with warm water. Just be sure the end piece is on. I'll never do without it and don't anticipate having any doctor visits going forward. Could not recommend it any higher.
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noni, I have usually run hot-tea(short of boiling) through the chamber, the slide is a softer plastic. I have also washed, rinsed with vinegar, and rinsed with alcohol to ensure cleanliness.. both of us have used it during colds, and both of us have not re-infected each other and reduced the length of the sinus illness considerably. But I also need to replace the nasaline irrigator because the cleaning can harden the soft slide plastic.