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A member asked:

I had acute bronchitis back in may i'm not coughing any more but my chest is still really congested every day i wake up how do i get rid of this?

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Provider: You can try an antihistamine daily but it might be best to see your health care provider.

Dr Feola and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/13/2015

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