PSA: Don’t put this on or in your nose! It can cause damage to the lungs, a condition known as lipoid pneumonia.
What is it, Vaporub or something?
Yes. That’s what it appears to be to me. Many people like to use the product under the nose but it says on the label not to do this and there is a reason why it’s considered detrimental to one’s health.
as someone who’s only vaguely aware of the product, that’s wild. What is it actually supposed to be used for? I thought the entire point was a strong smell to clear your sinuses.
It’s intended to be spread on the chest and neck and act as a cough suppressant, and also have a soothing smell.
It smells like old ladies and always makes me horny.
You have such a way with words.
Grandmas love it
Which Reddit thread did this meme come from again? I know I recognize it but can’t recall the origin.
Presumably smelling it is fine at a bit more of a distance. The issue is the same as if you were to put Vaseline near your nostrils. Particles of the petroleum jelly base can get inhaled into the lungs if it’s too close.
Looks like it.
is it permanent? fuck
are you guys all sickly or something? are we all expected to be sick? i work from home but a couple weeks ago all the in office workers got the flu at the same time. but that was still in january.
help!
Covid was among the top 10 causes of death for 2024.
I was just talking with a woman last night who lost her husband in July to Covid.
It is crazy how many people I have known personally to die from it.
Was her husband vaccinated?
I have no idea to be honest, she’s the clerk at the gas station below me. I might ask her but I don’t want to be rude so I’ll wait for or create an opportunity if I get the guts.
I’m guessing no.
oh shit
yes
A couple weeks ago the temperature bounced and my sinuses decided the only solution was to drain all the liquid in my body out through my nose for for days.
It’s the middle of winter. Of course people are gonna be sick.
Flu season
In thailand they sell these little Jars of eucalyptus and other essential oils soaked in a cotton ball. They call them yadom and from what I can tell everybody owns several
That rubber band is at high risk of committing damage to the occular if in the event that the removal of the clown nose lookalike is not removed with the uptmost care and coordination.
I’ve seen utmost spelled as upmost but uptmost is new.
I taek the uptmost caer to spell properly
it’s the thot that counts
Thort
Buy some Hongthai and or Poysian and you can come back and thank me after you get your next cold.
Inhaling poison seems like a bad idea.
On the other hand
gestures broadly
Very fair point.
I really want to start eating that stuff with a spoon.
Same
This is so true. Nasal spray included as well.
