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How To Cure Prolonged Chest Congestion With Cough? Took Flovent, Albuterol Nebulizer And Steroids
My 17 year old son has had chest congestion with a cough for about 6 weeks and it is bothering his asthma what could it be
He has been to the doctor he currently takes singulair and Flovent daily but that has not been effective he has to take albuterol nebulizer and his doctor has prescribed him a steroid for 5 days
I don't know what else to do
He has been to the doctor he currently takes singulair and Flovent daily but that has not been effective he has to take albuterol nebulizer and his doctor has prescribed him a steroid for 5 days
I don't know what else to do
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
Well, I would like to know if he is doing any breathing exercises? Breathing exercises are also the key, which would help in clearing up the airways from secretions. Breathing exercise should also along with percussion techniques which would shake the mucous from the airways.
Hydrate well and drink more of warm liquids which would help more. Meet a Physio who has the experience in dealing with pulmonary conditions. They would be great help.
Thanks
Hydrate well and drink more of warm liquids which would help more. Meet a Physio who has the experience in dealing with pulmonary conditions. They would be great help.
Thanks
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