Question 1

please recommend the best medicine to get rid of cough, chest congestion?

Accepted Answer

Cough treatment: To get rid of cough, you have to treat the underlined conditions. Cough is a symptom, not a disease. Therefore, there is no one best medication to get rid of cough.

Question 2

whats the best advice to gain my voice back ? i have chest congestion, a cough, and mucus. i havent drinking any medicine yet , unsure on which one i need to help me get better ?

Accepted Answer

: Soothing warm liquids and honey are often effective in reducing hoarseness Post nasal drip mat lead to cough. Nasal saline spray may be helpful. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and fever. Stay well hydrated and rest.

Question 3

what is the best way to get relief from my itchy cough? i have chest congestion which seems a little better, but now i have this awful itchiness in my throat when breathing. ran low fever for 24 hrs 1 day ago. some wheezing. need itch relief please?

Accepted Answer

: Book and urgent care visit online or in person. More information is needed.

Question 4

bad cough itchy throat chest congestion nasal congestion what over-the-counter medicine is best to take?

Accepted Answer

OTC meds: Medications like Guaifenesin which could be found in Robitussin or Mucinex (guaifenesin) can be helpful. Also for nasal stuffiness you could try afrin nasal spray one spray in each nostril twice a day. Please only take for three days as there's a high risk of rebound rhinitis if you take for longer than  three days.

Question 5

best otc med for a head cold? head congestion, stuffy nose and sore throat.  no fever or chest congestion/cough. thank you!

Accepted Answer

Pelargonium sidoides: The herb pelargonium sidoides, the root of a geranium native to south africa, is the best-proven treatment for colds, sinus infections ; sinusitis. It's the first thing i (; my family) take when getting sick ; has helped hundreds of my patients. It is widely available in a product called umcka, sold at health food stores ; many pharmacies. See http://naturalmedicinejournal.Net/pdf/nmj_dec09_bp.Pdf.

Question 6

how can i get rid of bad chest congestion and cough?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: On the cause.  One common cause is asthma, and there are many very good medications on the market to control asthma inflammation in the airways and decrease the cough and congestion that result from that inflammation.  You need a thorough evaluation by a doctor to help you identify the cause of your chest symptoms.

Question 7

can you please describe the natural remedies for chest congestion and cough?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Many coughs clear up by themselves but some do not - pneumonia, sinusitis, reflux, asthma and allergy are some of the causes of  chronic cough that respond to treatment. Ask your doctor.

Question 8

hi, my wife is aknown asthmatic not on any medication now, 3days ago she develop chest congestion and cough,. she is 5month pregnant on iron and follate. will diprofos injection be safe to her?, which other medications she can use?

Accepted Answer

: Consult with her OBGYN doctor as well as her primary care physician.

Question 9

cough and chest congestion has persisted for several  days?

Accepted Answer

See below: You probably have viral bronchitis or influenza.  Viral bronchitis will gradually get better but the dry cough may persist for several weeks.  Influenza is more severe and is associated with fevers and prostration.  If you feel ok and don't have significant fever take over the counter robitussindm.  If you have fever and feel poorly get checked out by your md for bacterial infection or pneumonia.

Question 10

i have chest congestion without cough, and little pain in right side of my chest.....?

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy?: Pain on the right side of chest without cough could be from different causes varying from pulled muscles to pleural pain from an infection. Chest congestion without cough is rather unusual, though. If the pain continues you may see your doctor for assessment of the cause of chest pain and appropriate treatment.

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Please recommend the best medicine to get rid of cough, chest congestion?

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Whats the best advice to gain my voice back ? i have chest congestion, a cough, and mucus. i havent drinking any medicine yet , unsure on which one i need to help me get better ?

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What is the best way to get relief from my itchy cough? i have chest congestion which seems a little better, but now i have this awful itchiness in my throat when breathing. ran low fever for 24 hrs 1 day ago. some wheezing. need itch relief please?

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Bad cough itchy throat chest congestion nasal congestion what over-the-counter medicine is best to take?

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Best otc med for a head cold? head congestion, stuffy nose and sore throat. no fever or chest congestion/cough. thank you!

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How can i get rid of bad chest congestion and cough?

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Can you please describe the natural remedies for chest congestion and cough?

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Hi, my wife is aknown asthmatic not on any medication now, 3days ago she develop chest congestion and cough,. she is 5month pregnant on iron and follate. will diprofos injection be safe to her?, which other medications she can use?

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Cough and chest congestion has persisted for several days?

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I have chest congestion without cough, and little pain in right side of my chest.....?

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