I was just informed of the Vicks Vabor Rub on the feet at bedtime on Saturday....well I tried it and for me it really did work...didn't cough at all through out the night...Sat or Sun night.....just started coughing at 5:00 am when I usually awaken....now during the day is a different story.....I can't take alot of the over the counter remidies due to diabetes/breathing problems/high blood pressure.....soooooooo the only thing my doctor recommends is Robustin DM....I started with this a week ago Friday and this cold is sure a nasty one, just doesn't want to let go......I don't feel too bad now, but during the day at work I get coughing spells...and of course it's when the phone rings or a parent comes in....go figure