Question 1

is it safe to take otc robitussin (guaifenesin) cough + chest congestion dm & an albuterol nebulizer treatment 2 hours apart? i am sick with a terrible deep cough

Accepted Answer

Yes, should be okay: Yes, it should be fine.  No known interactions between these.  If still concerned, talk to your medical provider.

Question 2

sudden onset of chest irritation, cough, chest congestion, raw throat, nasal congestion, runny nose, headache. temp 99.6. info & home remedies please.

Accepted Answer

My Pleasure: Steam Inhalation . Ginger tea, Gargle with salt and warm water. 
 Advil or Aleve for sore throat, Headache and fever.
Mucinex DM for expectoration and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for Congestion.
Camomile tea at night for help sleep.

Question 3

caught a cold-chest congestion, cough, runny nose, body aches, sore throat.can't take otc meds,i take too many prescription meds.home remedies plz?

Accepted Answer

Cold home remedies: 1.) Lots of fluids. 2) Use a humidifier or inhale steam/steamy shower (careful) 3) Saline nasal sprays or homemade salt nasal rinses. 4) Rest as much as possible 5)Salt water gargles 6)Hot drinks, tea, tea with honey or even whiskey 7) Extra pillow to elevate head 8) Small dabs of mentholated rub under nose 9) Zinc and Vit. C.  This is all I ever do for colds. OTC meds don't work plus side effects

Question 4

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 5

what are some natural remedies for chest congestion and a cough?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Basically you want to boost your immune system. Examples are selenium, coenzyme q10, and oscillococcinum which is a homeopathic medicine. Ofcourse, consult your doctor first.

Question 6

my fiance had a cold that was going around that landed him home sick for 4 days. now he has chest congestion and a cough for the last 2 weeks. help?

Accepted Answer

Seems...: It seems that after the initial cold symptoms he never fully recovered from that. The fact that symptoms are worse and lasted for so long makes us think he could be having a bacterial infection of some sort, could be sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia. The only way to definitely tell is to have him see his doctor for exam, diagnosis and possible antibiotic treatment.

Question 7

10 month old baby with sudden onset of chest congestion. no fever, has cough. am doing everything possible at home. could it be allergies?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Would seek the advice of the pediatrician. The baby is too young to communicate and you may not recognize the signs of something serious.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

i been have a really bad cough and bad chest congestion and its making my chest tight ?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: If one's primary care doctor suspects bacterial bronchitis or pneumonia, an oral antibiotic will likely be prescribed. Sometimes asthma meds such as albuterol inhalers and anti-inflammatories like corticosteroids are also needed. If doing well on treatment, a mild residual cough can be around for a 2-3 weeks, but one should be much improved after the first 2 days. For bad symptoms, the ER helps.

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Is it safe to take otc robitussin (guaifenesin) cough + chest congestion dm & an albuterol nebulizer treatment 2 hours apart? i am sick with a terrible deep cough

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Sudden onset of chest irritation, cough, chest congestion, raw throat, nasal congestion, runny nose, headache. temp 99.6. info & home remedies please.

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Caught a cold-chest congestion, cough, runny nose, body aches, sore throat.can't take otc meds,i take too many prescription meds.home remedies plz?

A member asked:

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

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What are some natural remedies for chest congestion and a cough?

A member asked:

My fiance had a cold that was going around that landed him home sick for 4 days. now he has chest congestion and a cough for the last 2 weeks. help?

A member asked:

10 month old baby with sudden onset of chest congestion. no fever, has cough. am doing everything possible at home. could it be allergies?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

I been have a really bad cough and bad chest congestion and its making my chest tight ?

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