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Wha medicine would be appropriate for relieving mucus concentration in the chest leading to chest congestion?

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Dr. Alvaro Aranda answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Saline: Probably good hydration & a nebulize hypertonic saline(3.5 or 6 %). Guaifenesin at 6oo to 800 mg will help.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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