iCliniq Logo
HomeAnswersGeneral Medicinechest congestion

How to clear severe chest congestion?

This Premium Q&A, reviewed and published, features a real conversation between an iCliniq user and a physician.

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

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.

Answered byDr. Shah Sushma Kant

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At May 12, 2023
Reviewed AtSeptember 14, 2023

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Shah Sushma Kant
Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

HIV/AIDS specialist

Consult this doctor
Listen to related tracks in our music library

Related Questions

I have chest congestion, acid reflux, and heartburn. Is it GERD or a heart attack?

Child Cough - Things to Know as a Parent

Is cough with chest congestion something to worry about?

Read answers about:

coughchest congestion

Ask your health query to a doctor online

General Medicine

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Trustpilot

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.