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Subject: Re: HUMIDIFIERS QUERY AGAIN
From: "Jennifer L. Fretwell"
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> In the past few wks there have been posting about humidifiers, vaporizers,
> etc. I am curious? Are you finding that adding the medication to the
> vaporizer (like Vicks or whatever) is a big help? Thanks for replying.



I have always heard that singers should never use mentholated cough lozenges
because menthol is too drying and irritates the throat. I would guess that
menthol in the form of Vicks Vaporub, either on your chest or in the well of
a vaporizer would have a similar effect. It may help you breathe easier if
you have sinus congestion but, in general, as a singer, I'd stay away from
it.


Jennifer Fretwell
mezzo-soprano-at-mindspring.com