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A 26-year-old female asked:

Tips to get rid of chest congestion? ive been on cefpodoxime for a week now, a prednisone taper, asmanex 110 twisthaler and albuterol in nebulizer 2-3x/day. ive tried mucinex childrens pellets 600mg and nothing is working! going on vaca in 3 days!

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered

Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience

Avoid dehydration: Cool air mist, nasal saline, fluids will help to keep the mucus thin. Watch for any signs of respiratory distress, fever spikes and rest as much as possible.

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