Chest congestion is usually caused by excess mucus in the airways, says Meilan King Han, M.D., M.S., professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of ...
When you have a nagging cough or mucus buildup that just won't go away, an expectorant may be just what you need. Expectorants can relieve chest congestion caused by respiratory illnesses such as ...
Food caught in your throat, mucus in your airway, or even certain types of medications can send a message to your brain, telling your chest and stomach muscles to tighten up and push air out of ...