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12-07-2018, 02:52 AM
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Super bad chest congestion

A few days ago, while under-going a minor procedure at the hospital, I picked up a nasty cold. I didn't think too much of it but on the 2nd day my chest became quite congested.

Last night I woke up gasping for air. Kind of frightening.

Does anyone have a home remedy to help get rid of all that mucus ?
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12-07-2018, 06:33 AM
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Re: Super bad chest congestion

Originally Posted by bakerman ->
A few days ago, while under-going a minor procedure at the hospital, I picked up a nasty cold. I didn't think too much of it but on the 2nd day my chest became quite congested.

Last night I woke up gasping for air. Kind of frightening.

Does anyone have a home remedy to help get rid of all that mucus ?

Yes, they're called hospitals, wherein the staff administer snti-biotics to kill off the infection causing the congestion and Oxygen to assist your breathing!!!
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12-07-2018, 06:57 AM
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Re: Super bad chest congestion

Originally Posted by bakerman ->
A few days ago, while under-going a minor procedure at the hospital, I picked up a nasty cold. I didn't think too much of it but on the 2nd day my chest became quite congested.

Last night I woke up gasping for air. Kind of frightening.

Does anyone have a home remedy to help get rid of all that mucus ?
If it is just the mucus that is causing the problem, try inhaling steam( with a couple of drops of menthol added to the water )to loosen the mucus and allow you to cough it up.
If that doesn't help, I would suggest that you see your doctor, because anything that restricts your breathing can be nasty!
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12-07-2018, 07:11 AM
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Good advice, Twink.

Hope you feel better soon, Bakerman.
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12-07-2018, 08:05 AM
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Some years ago I had pneumonia (not sure that's how you spell it) the hospital taught me to breathe deeply into my lungs, making sure to get air right down into the bottom part. I had to do it 3 times, on the third breathe out I had to cough (seemed to feel that I had to).
Anyway, I try this whenever I have a chesty cough and it seems to clear the airways a treat!
Also you could try not lying flat in bed, prop yourself up a bit.
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PS. I would at least phone your GP or visit just to be sure
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12-07-2018, 09:08 AM
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You may have picked up a strain of pneumonia. Speak to a doctor.
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12-07-2018, 12:45 PM
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Yes, it could be a nasty chest infection or even pneumonia so make an appointment with your G.P.
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12-07-2018, 05:48 PM
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Re: Super bad chest congestion

Thank you all. I tried the steam mixed with Vicks menthol. That helped a great deal.

P.S. I didn't want to do anti-biotics because of bowel problems. I have been trying to create a healthy biome.
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12-07-2018, 06:01 PM
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Re: Super bad chest congestion

Originally Posted by bakerman ->
Thank you all. I tried the steam mixed with Vicks menthol. That helped a great deal.

P.S. I didn't want to do anti-biotics because of bowel problems. I have been trying to create a healthy biome.
If you haven't got a serious infection there is no need for antibiotic, but I would continue with the steam for a few more days, as there may be more mucus to get rid of!
Get well soon!
 
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