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Suggest Remedies For Chest Congestion And Coughs

Husband bear hugged me several days ago heard and we both felt the pop in my right upper chest just below breast. Been very painful. I seem to be getting congested and coughing a lot. Woke up at 2am by vomit that I swallowed back down then spent 5 minutes coughing and trying to clear congestion. Should I be worried?
Tue, 9 Aug 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chest congestion and coughs which is due to upper respiratory tract infection/ lung infection. You should wait and then take dose as dose should be at proper timings. I would suggest you to take antibiotics such as Levofloxacin along with cough expectorants. You should take mucolytic agent as well. You should consult a Pulmonologist and get evaluated and go for blood tests, throat swab culture and chest x ray to find out exact diagnosis and start treatment. You should do warm saline gargles and avoid spicy and chilled foods. You should use mist humidifiers in room and taking steam will also be helpful.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedies For Chest Congestion And Coughs

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chest congestion and coughs which is due to upper respiratory tract infection/ lung infection. You should wait and then take dose as dose should be at proper timings. I would suggest you to take antibiotics such as Levofloxacin along with cough expectorants. You should take mucolytic agent as well. You should consult a Pulmonologist and get evaluated and go for blood tests, throat swab culture and chest x ray to find out exact diagnosis and start treatment. You should do warm saline gargles and avoid spicy and chilled foods. You should use mist humidifiers in room and taking steam will also be helpful. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari