If you grew up in a household where a jar of Vicks VapoRub was the cure-all for every flu season and winter ailment, you’ve likely heard the advice: rub it on the soles of your feet and put on thick socks before bed. Proponents swear it stops a nighttime cough in its tracks. But does this unconventional remedy actually work, or is it just a slippery old wives’ tale? We at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center are here to weigh in.