Any good home remedies for chest congestion?
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Take a hot shower with the bathroom door closed...no ventilation.  Stay in there for at least 15 mins
1007642
Dude, if you've had a cough and cold for a year there's no home remedy for it. Get a TB test. Sounds like you could be seriously ill. At the very least, you might have sever asthma.
512564
sorry your under the weather Mr. Crowley, I would take a long hot shower, and be sure to have a cool mist humidifier going next to you.  You can send Nodumgys out to get some medicine and ice cream.  I find sending other people out for ice cream is the best home remedy
952967
I'm not so sure there is a way to make it go away in a few hours. But there are ways to lessen the symptoms.\n\nDrink hot drinks such as teas, bouillon, or hot lemon and honey.\n\nUse zinc lozenges to help with your throat and soothe your cough.\n\nUse steam: That will help with the congestion. There have been a few times when I had bronchitis, and that was the only thing that would clear my stuffy nose and stop it from running.\n\nAnd at the first opportunity- SLEEP.\n\nGood luck, and feel better.
253327
You probably have an upper respiratory infection, which if left untreated will develop into pneumonia. If you can, see a doctor. You could try OTC medication like Mucinex, which is supposed to free up congestion in your chest. Also humidifiers work wonders.
635371
If you do not control his runny nose, (post nasal drip) it WILL become a wonderful highway for bacteria that  causes bronchitis.  Please ask your doctor what he recommends.  I would use benedryl, which is an antihistamine.  Then I would dust, vacuum thoroughtly, and get any pets and pet hair out of the house if possible;if not bathe the animals to cut down the hair and dander.  Give him lots of fluids to keep the mucous thin and therefore will not carry as much bacteria.  He must be miserable.  God Bless.
231461
Start taking a zinc supplement as soon as you realize you are getting a cold.  Drink lots of water and juice with vitamin c.  If you are congested, you can take decongestants in the form of cold pills and drink warm liquids like chicken broth to help break up the mucus.  Make sure you are washing your hands often (20 seconds of lathering and rinse under warm water) and after you blow your nose or cough - if you are constantly blowing you can use some Purell to sanitize your hands, but you should still wash them with good old soap and warm water before you touch your face/eyes/mouth or eat.  Get plenty of rest.  Once you are better, continue to wash your hands often -as this is the best defense against getting sick.  I hope you feel better soon.
718819
Well try these natural remedies\n1. Mix 1/2 tsp turmeric powder with however much honey you want in hot milk\n2. 2/3 tsp Ginger powder and 1/3tsp turmeric powder with honey in a tablespoon(also good for sore throats)\n3. A hot relaxing bath\n4. Hot chocolate
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colds are caused by viruses, so the only way to get better is to rest.  try to stay home, get lots of sleep, drink lots of fluids like orange juice (the vitamin C will help with your immune system, as your body is healing, it will use more vitamin C than normal, so replenishing is important).  There's also some possible links with zinc, but I never bother.  Nor with any herbal remedies.  chicken soup has been shown to help, although most just suspect that it's the increased intake of fluids, which are warm (for the sinuses).  It won't hurt.  Try to eat enough as well - you need to again replace energy used in the healing process.  Mentholatum or Vicks Vapor rub can help with congestion.\n\nThere are two lines of thought with over the counter medications.  First is that all the mucus and discharge is caused by your body trying to get rid of the virus.  So stopping that completely may not be great.  At the same time, if you don't treat, then you're miserable and can't rest properly.  Addiitonally, you run the risk of the mucus getting into your lungs, where then it can develop further into a respiratory problem - not good if you need to blow your trumpet.  Use whatever you need to alleviate the symptoms, but just don't over treat.\n\nThe reason that you're coughing and have a sore throat is because the mucus is sliding down the back of your throat from your nasal passages.  This is caused by your body's histamine response.  Therefore using an antihistamine should help to decrease mucus production.  A decongestant will help you breath and decrease swelling of the nasal passages.  If it's already gotten into your lungs, you may want to get an expectorant which is supposed to help you cough up the mucus.  Don't waste your time with cough suppressants though.  recent studies have found that the dosage of OTC cough medicines are not enough to truly alleviate coughs.  Don't be afraid to try alternatives as well - if the Tylenol Cold isn't working, try an allergy medication like Claritin-D - which is essentially the same thing - a decongestant and anti-histamine.\n\nHope you feel better
294501
if the cough is a dry cough get a humidifier. if its phlegmy lots of water and a chamomile or lavender bath and some Vic's cream at night
971782
My mom used to make a cup of warmed honey, lemon juice, water and a small amount of whiskey.  It used to make me sweat and broke up my cough.  I hated the taste of it, but it did seem to work.  I have recently used that Airborne stuff mentioned in the previous post and it works also.  My doctor recommends Robitussin with the expectorant, that thins the mucus and allows you to cough the junk up out of your lungs.  Hope you're feeling better soon.
443420
Any kind of cough drop will work!
511363
*  Increase your liquid intake. (Warm tea with honey is a favorite home remedy).\n    * Use a steamer or humidifier in your bedroom.\n    * Gargle with warm salt water several times daily:  ¼ tsp. salt to 1/2 cup water.\n    * Take mild pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®, Datril®, Tempra®), ibuprofen (Advil®), etc.\n    * Take non-prescription throat lozenges.
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Here are a couple of good ideas:\n\nSteam inhalation to help prevent secondary infections when you have a cold (bronchitis). It's really quite easy: Bring a pot of water to a boil, take it off the fire, then stand over it and create a tent with a towel over your head and the pot. Purse your lips and breathe steam though your mouth. For best results, before inhaling, steep a small handful of sage and/or eucalyptus leaves or a teaspoon of the essential oils of either or both (available at herb shops) in the steaming water. Not only is this procedure soothing, it's preventive, since the aromatic oils are known to retard bacterial growth.\n\nAnother remedy is strong ginger tea, which helps clear up chest congestion. Peel and grate (lengthwise on the large holes of a grater) a chunk of fresh gingerroot. Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of the gingerroot into a mug of just-boiled water. Cover and let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and drink. (If you like, add honey to taste.) Drink a few cups of ginger tea throughout the day. \n\nHope this helps!
752756
over-the-counter try claritin D, or maybe just a cold medicine to stop the flow.\nIf you can get a prescription try Zyrtec. Works like a charm! \nMy allergist tells me to flush my nose with salt water every night 2 hours before I go to sleep to get all the mucus/allergens out. It really works. You can buy these little bottles at the drug store that come with salt packets and instructions. Ask the pharmacist.
1080817
This home-made cough remedy comes highly recommended by someone whose child was coughing so hard she was making herself gag.  She stopped coughing almost immediately. \n\nCough Remedy\n\n¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper\n¼ teaspoon ground ginger\n1 tablespoon honey\n1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar\n2 tablespoons water\nMix and take by the teaspoon.\n\nGargling with warm salt water is always good for a sore throat.\n\nTry aspirin or tylenol for the aches and/or fever.\n\nHope you feel better soon.
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You should avoid caffeinated coffee, tea and cola. They make you lose more fluids than you gain. Stay clear of cigarette smoke. Eat chicken soup or drink hot tea to relieve chest congestion. Try eating hot, spicy foods such as hot peppers or curry to thin the mucus; plug in the vaporizor.