How do you get rid of a chest cold?

Answer 1

Head colds and chest colds get better by themselves,
without any treatment. Aside from getting
enough rest, there is nothing that you can do to speed
your recovery. However, while you are waiting for
your body to fight off the cold virus, there are some
things that you can do to try to relieve your symptoms:
■ A humidifier or vaporizer can temporarily clear your
nose and make it easier to breathe.
■ Drinking plenty of fluids may help loosen a tight
cough and relieve nasal congestion.
■ Gargling with warm salt water or taking throat
lozenges can soothe a sore throat.
■ Placing petroleum jelly (Vaseline®) inside your
nostrils can help relieve a raw nose.
■ Saline nasal spray can help ease nasal congestion.
■ Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) can relieve headache
and fever.
■ Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that is
present in many cough medicines and multisymptom
cold remedies. It can help relieve a
bothersome cough.
■ Some people find oral decongestants like pseudoephedrine
(Sudafed®) helpful for relieving nasal
congestion. Other people find them ineffective, or
are bothered by the side effects such as loss of
appetite, jitteriness, and trouble sleeping.
■ Some people find decongestant nose drops and
sprays such as Afrin® helpful for congestion. Others
find these products too irritating. They should not be
used for longer than 3 days, since prolonged use can
actually worsen congestion.
■ Antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl®)
may help relieve runny nose and watery eyes.
However, they can also cause a dry nose and drowsiness.
In fact, diphenhydramine causes so much
drowsiness that it is also sold as a sleep-aid.

Answer 2

I always recommend MUCINEX, it's the best OTC for chest congestion ( Guaifenesin 600mg )