When there is inflammation of the lung bronchi due to an infection, they get swollen and secrete mucus that constricts the airflow, thereby causing difficulty breathing. Breathlessness is associated with chest tightness, fever, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, productive cough, etc. Prolonged chest congestion along with cough can be a sign of pneumonia. Chest congestion is the most common feature of COVID-19 infection. Antimicrobials, drinking plenty of fluids, a hot shower, steam inhalation, and bronchodilators can relieve the symptoms to some extent. While sleeping, the head can be placed at a raised position above the body's level for easy breathing.
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I have chest congestion and sinus issues. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 57 years old. I have chest congestion for the past ten days along with severe sinus issues in my cheeks, eyes, and jaw. When coughing or blowing my nose, the mucus was green and now it is yellow. I have been taking over-the-counter medications, but nothing helped. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. The symptoms you have been experiencing for the last ten days indicate that you have acute sinusitis. Sinusitis lasting more than ten days requires antibiotic treatment, especially when you have greenish-yellow di... Read Full »