Question 1

is it normal to get difficulty breathing with chest congestion?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Usually not but sometimes patients have nasal congestion and that can give rise to feeling of dyspnea.

Question 2

chest tightness, difficulty breathing.  i have allergies, as well as anxiety, making the situation worse.  how to get rid of chest congestion anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Anxiety is state of tension, apprehension, worry, uneasiness or fear. It may be related to anticipated danger or arise for no apparent reason. While mild episodes of anxiety are common and do not usually require treatment, more severe forms can be chronic and debilitating. Symptoms of severe anxiety insomnia, chest pain, palpitations, tender scalp and parasthesia. Rec.: see your pcp for evaluation.

Question 3

high bp, nausea, chest congestion, (no fever) difficulty breathing, cough, and dizziness when i stand up. causes? have an echo in a week.

Accepted Answer

19 years old: All the symptoms you list can be caused by asthma/bronchospastic disease, which, in your age group, would be my first diagnosis. Infection or allergy can be a trigger and should be considered.  Unless you have known congenital heart disease, the echo is unlikely to be revealing. Pulmonary function testing is higher yield. A chest x-ray may also help.

Question 4

are breathing problems related bad chest congestion?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes but there could be many other causes.  Get evaluated by a physician.

Question 5

i am getting chest congestion frequently and that causes difficult in breathing  and it's really uncomfortable for me to sleep due to  breath shortnes?

Accepted Answer

Chest congestion: This means shortness of breath or discomfort. Do you have an asthma or COPD? Do you smoke? Do you have any leg swelling? Do you snore during sleep? These all above conditions can cause congestion. May be you want to discuss with your doctor.

Question 6

what is the best way to treat my infant chest congestion? no heavy breathing, and she's still eating good. she just coughs a lot.

Accepted Answer

See Doctor: A vaporizer and the use of saline nose drops may help the symptoms, but if it continues or has been there a week or more-see your pediatrician.

Question 7

1 yr old with chest congestion for 7 days coughs but not frequent and not productive. no fever. can hear the congestion when breathing  go to dr?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your child is : at the upper end of the age range for bronchiolitis caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or may have bronchial spasm in reaction to another respiratory virus. His doctor will distinguish small-airway wheezes from large-airway rattles. Cough  &amp; cold medications are not given to children &lt; 6 years old, but If indicated, bronchodilators are prescribed for infants &amp; children.

Question 8

severe reaction to 2hand cigarette smoke/cling. instantly lose voice, chest congestion, wet cough, wheezing, trouble breathing. some popcorn bags too. pure tobacco ok. no other asthmas. what additive?

Accepted Answer

Reaction: Unsure of what is the likely chemical trigger but you should see an allergist and get treated.

Question 9

4 .5 m.o. baby appears to have a cold. no fever, breathing fine but does have minor chest congestion, eating fine. she just spit up after eating & had a small amount of green mucus. is it ok to monitor symptoms @home or do i need to take her in?

Accepted Answer

: The pattern sounds stable and safe to monitor until the kid does something that spooks you.

Question 10

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

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Is it normal to get difficulty breathing with chest congestion?

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Chest tightness, difficulty breathing. i have allergies, as well as anxiety, making the situation worse. how to get rid of chest congestion anxiety?

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High bp, nausea, chest congestion, (no fever) difficulty breathing, cough, and dizziness when i stand up. causes? have an echo in a week.

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Are breathing problems related bad chest congestion?

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I am getting chest congestion frequently and that causes difficult in breathing and it's really uncomfortable for me to sleep due to breath shortnes?

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What is the best way to treat my infant chest congestion? no heavy breathing, and she's still eating good. she just coughs a lot.

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1 yr old with chest congestion for 7 days coughs but not frequent and not productive. no fever. can hear the congestion when breathing go to dr?

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Severe reaction to 2hand cigarette smoke/cling. instantly lose voice, chest congestion, wet cough, wheezing, trouble breathing. some popcorn bags too. pure tobacco ok. no other asthmas. what additive?

A member asked:

4 .5 m.o. baby appears to have a cold. no fever, breathing fine but does have minor chest congestion, eating fine. she just spit up after eating & had a small amount of green mucus. is it ok to monitor symptoms @home or do i need to take her in?

A member asked:

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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