Question 1

please help! what is the best way to fight chest congestion and expel the maximum amount of co2 from one's lungs?

Accepted Answer

Hyperventilation: The only way to expel co2 from lungs is hyperventilation.

Question 2

sporadic cough - only ever one cough rather than fit - and feeling of lung/chest congestion at night when lying down. over six months. worrying? dr?

Accepted Answer

Cough: One of the most common causes of Night-time cough when laying down is un-diagnosed acid reflux disease.  May want to try OTC antacid meds first for a couple of weeks.  If no relief then see your PCP for eval and possible imaging. Also if you smoke, try to quit.
Good Luck

Question 3

how does one get rid of chest congestion?

Accepted Answer

Accurate diagnosis: At your doctors office, which may include chest x ray, sputum culture or blood culture and antibiotics if indicated or it may not involve much at all. See your doctor.

Question 4

my 6 year son is having chest congestion what should i give him? he gets congestion frequently after one or two months what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Pediatrician: If he is otherwise healthy it may be allergies or reflux. Suggest you take him to see his pediatrician and bring with you a calendar of when he has been congested and all the symptoms.

Question 5

how do i get rid of chest congestion in a one month old?

Accepted Answer

Infant congested: Whenever an infant is ill it is best to directly contact your pediatrician to evaluate the child.  Congestion in an infant could be a simple cold to a milk allergy to severe pneumonia and should not be cared for casually.

Question 6

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 7

have a lap surgery in one week but for 3 days have dry cough off and on, congestion feeling in chest. could this be from seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It's best to be sure as having anesthesia and surgery when there is active infection or even significant congestion of nose,sinuses or bronchial tubes is not recommended. See your physician for a preoperative examination and abide by his or her advice.

Question 8

for severe chest congestion i want to give my 3 yrs old pedialyte but he doesnt take it. can i mix one wo flavor in his similac comfort formula ?

Accepted Answer

Chest congestion: If he is eating and drinking well just use nasal saline drops and a cool mist humidifier.   You could mix the two but he may not need  it

Question 9

what is causing me to be anxious? i am feeling very nervous anytime i hear more than one voice i start getting nervous but this only happens when i am very sick with upper resp. stuff like sinus infection and chest congestion could you tell me what is wro

Accepted Answer

You : You described feeling nervous when you are sick and hear more than one person's voice (assuming that these are external voices). The threshold for being bothered by external stimuli such as noise, light, temperature or odors may lessen when you are ill.  Recommend that when you are this ill, that you nuture yourself by ensuring that you are in an environment that has tolerable temperature, light and noise levels.

Question 10

i had protective sex on dec 29 now i feel bloated and i have strained diarrhea and one swollen lymph node and chest congestion no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Question unclear: If you had protected sex and there was no inadvertent semen deposited on mucous membranes of mouth or vagina or anus it is doubtful that your other symptoms are related to this.

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Please help! what is the best way to fight chest congestion and expel the maximum amount of co2 from one's lungs?

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Sporadic cough - only ever one cough rather than fit - and feeling of lung/chest congestion at night when lying down. over six months. worrying? dr?

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How does one get rid of chest congestion?

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My 6 year son is having chest congestion what should i give him? he gets congestion frequently after one or two months what should i do?

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How do i get rid of chest congestion in a one month old?

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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 ?

A member asked:

Have a lap surgery in one week but for 3 days have dry cough off and on, congestion feeling in chest. could this be from seasonal allergies?

A member asked:

For severe chest congestion i want to give my 3 yrs old pedialyte but he doesnt take it. can i mix one wo flavor in his similac comfort formula ?

A member asked:

What is causing me to be anxious? i am feeling very nervous anytime i hear more than one voice i start getting nervous but this only happens when i am very sick with upper resp. stuff like sinus infection and chest congestion could you tell me what is wro

A member asked:

I had protective sex on dec 29 now i feel bloated and i have strained diarrhea and one swollen lymph node and chest congestion no other symptoms?

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