Q. I have something like varicose veins in my nose that cause frequent nosebleeds. My nose is often dry regardless of weather conditions.

In a moment, his affectionate mom brings a cobalt blue jar of Vicks Vaporub, scoops out a dollop of the waxy white salve, and rubs it gently over the boy’s chest and nose. Soon enough ...

The researchers were reporting on a case of lipoid pneumonia in an older woman who regularly used Vicks VapoRub in her nose. It too contains petrolatum, and the packaging warns “Do not use in ...