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How to clear severe chest congestion?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have congested chest and I cannot get the phlegm while coughing it up. I have been to my private doctor and urgent care and I received the following:

  1. Virtussin AC Syrup.
  2. Tablet Azithromycin 500 mg.
  3. Steriod shot.
  4. Tablet Carbinoxamine 4 mg.
  5. Amoxicillin 500 mg.
  6. Benzonatate 200 mg.
  7. Fluticasone 50 Mcg.

What can I do to get this cold out of my chest?
Answered by Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shah Sushma Kant is an experienced HIV/AIDS Physician with extensive expertise in managing HIV, AIDS, and related complications, as well as diabetes care. She provides comprehensive patient management, including counseling, treatment planning, and monitoring, to ensure optimal long-term health outcomes.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You are a heart patient. I advise the following:

Drink plenty of liquid especially hot like tomato soup, tea, and coffee. Eat a light blend diet. Avoid greasy food and fried food. Eat baked food. X-ray chest is advisable. I suggest following treatment

  1. Tablet Accuclave ( Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid) 625 mg after lunch and dinner for five to seven days.
  2. Tablet Stercort (Deflazacort) 8 mg one tablet after lunch and dinner for three to six days.
  3. Continue the cough syrup as prescribed.
  4. You can continue nasal spray.

I hope this settles your problem.

Feel free to ask if needed.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 12, 2023
Reviewed At September 14, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shah Sushma Kant is an experienced HIV/AIDS Physician with extensive expertise in managing HIV, AIDS, and related complications, as well as diabetes care. She provides comprehensive patient management, including counseling, treatment planning, and monitoring, to ensure optimal long-term health outcomes.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Dr. Shah Sushma Kant
Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

HIV/AIDS specialist

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shah Sushma Kant is an experienced HIV/AIDS Physician with extensive expertise in managing HIV, AIDS, and related complications, as well as diabetes care. She provides comprehensive patient management, including counseling, treatment planning, and monitoring, to ensure optimal long-term health outcomes.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality
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