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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion And Wheezing
Question: I have a wheezing in my throat which keeps me up at night, like a chest congestion.
I've tried Robitussin without much luck. I've had this for 3 weeks.
I've tried Robitussin without much luck. I've had this for 3 weeks.
Brief Answer:
This can be dealt with simple measures.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Health Care Magic, Thanks for writing to us,
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.
I am sorry to know about the issues you are facing, Here are some suggestions which you can follow to get better relief from you symptoms.
1) Steam inhalation helps do it thrice a day.
2) Take tablet citerizine 10mg daily at night.This will eliminate any allergy factor if present.
3) Try to change the cough syrup and use an expectorant rather than a dedicated cough syrup.
4) Some times the problem lies with stomach , in few people bad stomach can cause thorad irritation which can cause congestion , if that is the case with you and you have been having acid or reflux issues lately you can use Syrup Gaviscon thrice a day to counter stomach issues.
5) Don't smoke if you do and avoid fizzy drinks.
6) If things don't settle in 3-4 days do visit your doctor because then you might well undergo some examination and blood works.
Don't panic this sounds like a simple to deal matter though.Stay blessed.
I Hope this answers your question, if your have more queries feel free to ask, otherwise close the discussion and rate it. Wish you the best of health.
Regards,
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.(Licensed Family Physician)
M.B.B.S.
Resident M.D.
This can be dealt with simple measures.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Health Care Magic, Thanks for writing to us,
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.
I am sorry to know about the issues you are facing, Here are some suggestions which you can follow to get better relief from you symptoms.
1) Steam inhalation helps do it thrice a day.
2) Take tablet citerizine 10mg daily at night.This will eliminate any allergy factor if present.
3) Try to change the cough syrup and use an expectorant rather than a dedicated cough syrup.
4) Some times the problem lies with stomach , in few people bad stomach can cause thorad irritation which can cause congestion , if that is the case with you and you have been having acid or reflux issues lately you can use Syrup Gaviscon thrice a day to counter stomach issues.
5) Don't smoke if you do and avoid fizzy drinks.
6) If things don't settle in 3-4 days do visit your doctor because then you might well undergo some examination and blood works.
Don't panic this sounds like a simple to deal matter though.Stay blessed.
I Hope this answers your question, if your have more queries feel free to ask, otherwise close the discussion and rate it. Wish you the best of health.
Regards,
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.(Licensed Family Physician)
M.B.B.S.
Resident M.D.
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