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How Can Cold And Chest Congestion Be Managed While Having Heaviness In The Chest?
Hi there, I have a cold however, I am not coughing I only have the mucus choking me and its making it hard to breathe though not so much , so I am now taking ascoril syrup there is some change with the viscosity of the sputum though its going with my digestive system. i am now feeling as if my chest is heavy and I think its an infection please help.
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
Hello,
You are advised to keep yourself well hydrated. Take adequate amount of water and fluids. Use a humidifier to help stay comfortable. Take steam inhalation at least twice daily. It will help to loosen mucous and hence clear your nasal passages.
Nasal irrigation and nasal sprays are helpful. Continue to take Ascoril syrup. Take antihistamine at bedtime to reduce the symptoms of allergy, inflammation and discomfort. Take Bromhexine Elixir to reduce chest congestion, it will help to clear mucous off the lungs and nasal passages. The mucous may take about 7-10 days to clear out.
If the mucous is clear you don't need to take antibiotics. In case the mucous is yellowish, grey or greenish in color, you can take a course of antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin. Take liquid diet or semi-solid diet to prevent hurting the delicate mucosa of your throat.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are advised to keep yourself well hydrated. Take adequate amount of water and fluids. Use a humidifier to help stay comfortable. Take steam inhalation at least twice daily. It will help to loosen mucous and hence clear your nasal passages.
Nasal irrigation and nasal sprays are helpful. Continue to take Ascoril syrup. Take antihistamine at bedtime to reduce the symptoms of allergy, inflammation and discomfort. Take Bromhexine Elixir to reduce chest congestion, it will help to clear mucous off the lungs and nasal passages. The mucous may take about 7-10 days to clear out.
If the mucous is clear you don't need to take antibiotics. In case the mucous is yellowish, grey or greenish in color, you can take a course of antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin. Take liquid diet or semi-solid diet to prevent hurting the delicate mucosa of your throat.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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