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How Can Chest Congestion Be Treated?

Hi I have been diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. I have a lot a congestion in my chest. I am taking benzonatate 100 mg 3 x a day and mucinex Feeling some whatever better except the congestion in my chest. I can hear it when I breathe. How do I get rid of this
Fri, 17 Nov 2017
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Hi, I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Answer: Please keep taking your medications but do not “over-dose” yourself with benzonatate so that you can cough up the mucus in your chest.

Also, please take plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and to prevent the mucus from becoming thick. You can have water, soup, tea etc.

Steam inhalation (with or without a humidifier) is also very effective in chest congestion as it loosens the mucus and make it easier to be cleared.

Hope this helps. And feel free to ask for any further clarification.
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How Can Chest Congestion Be Treated?

Hi, I have read your question and understand your concerns. Answer: Please keep taking your medications but do not “over-dose” yourself with benzonatate so that you can cough up the mucus in your chest. Also, please take plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and to prevent the mucus from becoming thick. You can have water, soup, tea etc. Steam inhalation (with or without a humidifier) is also very effective in chest congestion as it loosens the mucus and make it easier to be cleared. Hope this helps. And feel free to ask for any further clarification.