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What Causes Persistent Chest Congestion Despite Taking Medication?
Question: I have had chest congestion for a week, started using sudafed and then switched to mucinex when the chest congestion got thick. I used up the ~2day supply of mucinex but still have congestion though it is less. Is it ok to continue with mucinex, or should I go to a clinic for a prescription medication?
Brief Answer:
You can continue with mucinex.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You can definitely continue mucinex. It is having n acetyl cysteine (NAC).
It is anti oxidant, mucolytic and expectorant.
So no harm in continuing it.
If you are not improving even after 7 days of NAC then consult doctor and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and Chest x ray to rule out lung infection.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
You can continue with mucinex.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You can definitely continue mucinex. It is having n acetyl cysteine (NAC).
It is anti oxidant, mucolytic and expectorant.
So no harm in continuing it.
If you are not improving even after 7 days of NAC then consult doctor and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and Chest x ray to rule out lung infection.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I am improved with the use of the NAC, the congestion is less, and the sore throat is gone, but after how many days of not returning to normal should I consider this to be chronic and go visit a doctor? My nose is irritated and bloody when I blow it, which I attribute to the extended use of the NAC and the climate.
Brief Answer:
If not improving after 7 days of NAC, consult doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Take NAC for total seven days.
If not improving after 7 days then consult doctor.
And no need to worry for NAC extended use. It is safe and can not cause nose bleeding.
Hope I have solved your query. If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
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Wish you good health.
Thanks.
If not improving after 7 days of NAC, consult doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Take NAC for total seven days.
If not improving after 7 days then consult doctor.
And no need to worry for NAC extended use. It is safe and can not cause nose bleeding.
Hope I have solved your query. If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on XXXX
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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