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Does Consumption Of Beer Induce Mucus Build Up In Chest?

Hi, i have a ton of mucus in my chest and throat right now due to a cold. I know that beer dehydrates you as well as depletes the body of essential nutrients so drinking alcohol isnt good while youre sick either way. But my question is, does drinking beer cause a mucus build up?
Thu, 25 May 2017
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HI welcome to the health care magic

You have mucus in respiratory tract because of congestion and cold

Beer I don't think cause here for mucus accumulation

It might be viral upper respiratory tract infection

Investigate with CBC first

Take decongestant like levocetrizine for five days

Vitamin C lozenges also can be beneficial

Drink warm water for drinking to break mucus

Drink more water

Avoid excess spicy foods and fatty meals

For excess mucus Ambroxol syrup can be prescribed

Take care

Hope your concern solved

If no improvement chest x ray, Auscultation and if needed spirometry done

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Does Consumption Of Beer Induce Mucus Build Up In Chest?

HI welcome to the health care magic You have mucus in respiratory tract because of congestion and cold Beer I don t think cause here for mucus accumulation It might be viral upper respiratory tract infection Investigate with CBC first Take decongestant like levocetrizine for five days Vitamin C lozenges also can be beneficial Drink warm water for drinking to break mucus Drink more water Avoid excess spicy foods and fatty meals For excess mucus Ambroxol syrup can be prescribed Take care Hope your concern solved If no improvement chest x ray, Auscultation and if needed spirometry done