Question 1

i have a bad persistent cough for 2 days with mucus stuck in chest, with constant chest burning sensation and burning throat and shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

Chest infection : This can be a few things bronchitis, pneumonia, pneumonitis, allergies, inhalation exposure   The troubling complaint is shortness of breath. I suggest seeing a doctor.

Question 2

i am getting over my cold. but i still have this bad cough. hurts my lower back and side, coughing up.blood, and mucus stuck in my chest. earache too ?

Accepted Answer

Exam and chest xray: You should be examined for severe bronchitis or possible pneumonia. Never ignore bloody expectoration. A chest film and antibiotics are a logical suggestion. Stop smoking!

Question 3

i can't sleep because i feel  like i can't breathe and there is a ton of mucus stuck in my chest and throat..also having severe but only when im sleep.

Accepted Answer

Sinus or Allergy: It sounds like you may have sinus or allergies.  The reason why it bothers most at night is cause you are laying down and mucus is going down throat and sitting there.  You may need an antibiotic or perhaps otc decongestants.

Question 4

ive been sick since august and getting concerned. ive had an unproductive cough which feels like sticky mucus stuck in my chest and fatigued. i was on mucinex, zpack, steroids and albuterol with no avail?

Accepted Answer

: You need to see a lung doctor for a full evaluation. Have you ever smoked? Are you short of breath? What was your occupation? You may have chronic bronchitis but you need a full evaluation to find out. There are also other conditions that need to be ruled out. A CT scan and pulmonary function tests would be a good place to start. So, see a lung doctor. Good luck!

Question 5

i have been coughing for two weeks with stuck mucus in chest and throat with no production. help.

Accepted Answer

Dry mucus: A viral upper and lower respiratory infection typically starts out with lots of thin, clear secretions, then during the later phases the mucus is thick and sticky. You need to be aggressive with lots of fluids and mucus thinners like guaifenesin, which is otc. However, after about 10 days, the likelihood of a bacterial rhinosinusitis and bronchitis is greater.  So, you may need to see md for  rx.

Question 6

what can i do to rattling mucus on my chest? i am not sick rite now

Accepted Answer

You : You likely have a lot of mucus to cause the rattling. The first thing is to stay away from cigarette smoke if you know smokers. The second thing is to hydrate very well with water. It is easiest to expell the  mucus when it is moist. Recommend at least 8 8 ounce glasses of water per day. An over the counter expectorant can also be helpful (you can talk to the pharmacist at your drug store for specific recommendations).  The cadilac is a medical acupuncture treatment that is moving energy and impacting the lungs. Take care.

Question 7

violent coughing when i lie down every night . lots and lots of clear mucus. i can feel it way deep in my chest and it's been going on for 4 months +?

Accepted Answer

Reflux or sinuses: This is typical of a reflux problem or allergy sinusitis with porterior drainage that either one or both some times go to your wind pipe and irritated while you are sleeping and you wake up with chemical bronchitis from either the acid or the sinus drainage. See a doctor who can refer you to the proper specialist for evaluation and treatment.

Question 8

how to remove mucus from an infants chest?

Accepted Answer

Chest percussion : Sometimes the chest congestion you heard is actually a sound transmits from the upper airway, i.e. Nose or throat. If your baby really has chest congestion, he/she may breathe a lot faster than normal, nasal flaring, chest retraction and even with some wheezing sound. If  your baby is breathing with the above symptoms, please bring to the doctor.

Question 9

i've had a cough for a month that doesn't seem to go away. sometimes it's dry, sometimes there's mucus. it feels like it's in my chest.

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: Cough for one month is not normal. It could be an infection or it could be asthma, gastro-esophageal reflux, allergies. It would be to your benefit to see a Dr who can listen to your lungs and if needed do x-rays of your chest.

Question 10

i have very minor cough. but i feel i have mucus in my chest (thick & not coming out {not much mucus}  no pain, nothing). what can i use to let it ou?

Accepted Answer

Mucus: try some mucinex, (guaifenesin) which is over the counter.  also increase hydration with water.  You can thin the mucus out with water.  If that is not working get to the doctor to have your chest listened to and make sure it is nothing else.

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I have a bad persistent cough for 2 days with mucus stuck in chest, with constant chest burning sensation and burning throat and shortness of breath?

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I am getting over my cold. but i still have this bad cough. hurts my lower back and side, coughing up.blood, and mucus stuck in my chest. earache too ?

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I can't sleep because i feel like i can't breathe and there is a ton of mucus stuck in my chest and throat..also having severe but only when im sleep.

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Ive been sick since august and getting concerned. ive had an unproductive cough which feels like sticky mucus stuck in my chest and fatigued. i was on mucinex, zpack, steroids and albuterol with no avail?

A member asked:

I have been coughing for two weeks with stuck mucus in chest and throat with no production. help.

A member asked:

What can i do to rattling mucus on my chest? i am not sick rite now

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Violent coughing when i lie down every night . lots and lots of clear mucus. i can feel it way deep in my chest and it's been going on for 4 months +?

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How to remove mucus from an infants chest?

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I've had a cough for a month that doesn't seem to go away. sometimes it's dry, sometimes there's mucus. it feels like it's in my chest.

A member asked:

I have very minor cough. but i feel i have mucus in my chest (thick & not coming out {not much mucus} no pain, nothing). what can i use to let it ou?

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