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Chest congestion
Chest congestion is a symptom of increased secretions in the airways, which often occurs with viral or bacterial infections of the lung or upper airway. Sometimes chest congestion can be a sign of fluid buildup within the lung from a heart problem.
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Body locations
Chest
Common cold
Condition
Upper respiratory infection
Condition
Bronchitis
Condition
Respiratory tract infections
Condition
Flu (influenza)
Condition
Asthma
Allergy
Influenza
Condition
Pneumonia
Condition
Chronic sinusitis
Condition
COVID-19
Condition
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Medications
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