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Chest congestion Report
Chest congestion is the accumulation of excess fluid and mucus in the lungs. A person suffering from chest congestion may experience cough, chest pains and difficulty breathing.
What we've learned from patients who report Chest congestion
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
3 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
4 |  |
|
Mild
|
2 |  |
|
None
|
6 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Chest congestion
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guaifenesin | 8 |  |
|
| Albuterol | 5 | |
|
| X-rays | 3 | |
|
| Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack | 2 | |
|
| Mucinex | 2 | |
|
| The Vest | 2 | |
|
| Electronic Hospital Bed | 1 | |
|
| Zithromax | 1 | |
|
| Mucinex DM | 1 | |
|
| Respironics CoughAssist | 1 | |
|
| Advair Diskus | 1 | |
|
| Guaifenesin-phenylephrine | 1 | |
|
| Mucodyne | 1 | |
|
| Mucinex Maximum Strength | 1 | |
|
| Smart Vest airway clearance system | 1 | |
Report created on February 11, 2012.