| Category Parameter | VapoRub (N = 25) | Petrolatum (N = 25) |
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| NASAL CONGESTION |
|
|
| 1-Mild | 7 (28%) | 7 (28%) |
| 2-Moderate | 14 (56%) | 15 (60%) |
| 3-Severe | 4 (16%) | 3 (12%) |
| RUNNY NOSE |
|
|
| 1-Mild | 5 (20%) | 7 (28%) |
| 2-Moderate | 14 (56%) | 10 (40%) |
| 3-Severe | 6 (24%) | 8 (32%) |
| SORE THROAT |
|
|
| 0-Not Present | 6 (24%) | 5 (20%) |
| 1-Mild | 7 (28%) | 13 (52%) |
| 2-Moderate | 3 (12%) | 5 (20%) |
| 3-Severe | 9 (36%) | 2 (8%) |
| SNEEZING |
|
|
| 0-Not Present | 1 (4%) | 2 (8%) |
| 1-Mild | 7 (28%) | 12 (48%) |
| 2-Moderate | 11 (44%) | 11 (44%) |
| 3-Severe | 6 (24%) | 0 (0%) |