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Chest rub
Topical treatment for discomfort applied to chest / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chest rub or cold rub is an aromatic topical medication applied to the chest, which is intended to assist with minor medical conditions that temporarily impair breathing, such as cough and colds. Such medications are available over-the-counter in many countries. Vicks VapoRub is perhaps the most well known example.
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