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Wha medicine would be appropriate for relieving mucus concentration in the chest leading to chest congestion?
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Saline: Probably good hydration & a nebulize hypertonic saline(3.5 or 6 %). Guaifenesin at 6oo to 800 mg will help.
Answered 9/28/2016
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