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What it feels like is the chronic post nasal drip I have has caused congestion in my upper chest. However, the weird part is, I really have no cough, and the occasional cough has never brought anything up. In the past, if my chest begins to feel this way, it is followed by the painful cough and coughing stuff up. I would not call what I have sometimes as pain, it feels more like irritation. When I am active, as well as when I drink a lot of water, it seems to be much better.

From the limited information you have provided, the cause of the "congestion" you describe is not obvious. But what is obvious is that having "difficulty breathing" with the most minimal exertion, walking rather than sitting, is indicative of a serious problem. You should seek medical assistance without delay, before your condition, be it disease of your heart or lungs, worsens. Do not delay. Good luck.

I have had a chest congestion for over 3 months. I feel OK but I've had a cough that sounds like I have liquid in my lungs. I've been to the doctor 3 times. 1st time they gave me antobiotics. 2nd time they gave me a different antibiotics,some steriod and 2 different inhalers 3rd time a chest xray and more antobiotics. Nothing has helped. The cough is worse in the morning, but is still bad throughout the day at times. I'm 39,not overwieght, reasonably healthy and I don't have any alergies.

For about a year now I have had a cough and chest congestion, my doctor has switched my asthma medications several times thinking that might be the reason for my cough and congestion, she's tried many different types of allery medications, I have been to the pulmonologist, had a chest x-ray and nothing was found, but the cough and congestion I still have.

Hi....I do not know about gerd causing chest congestion, but do know that congestion can cause gerd. So, if u have had post nasal drip, even if u r unaware that could have some impact on ur gerd. U may want to try a netti pot and do see ur ENT to rule these issues out or treat them if u do indeed have them. Also, check with ur GI dr to see if u may have another issue like a hiatal hernia going on.

If your sinuses are still draining that could cause increased congestion....I would talk to your doctor to see if there are other things he or she could do to help your symptoms. You could easily need an adjustment in your meds or a different treatment alltogether. I hope this helps...

I played tennis about 2 and half months ago and a few days later I felt heavy congestion in my chest with no mucas or coughing and no pain. At night it was difficult breathing but woke up with fairly clear breathing. I went to the doctor and had blood work and a Chest Xray and everything was normal. Over the past few years I have had refuxe and have taken prevacid. The doctor put me on a PPI thinking it could have been reflux that caused this.

I have had severe chest congestion, a sharp pain deep in the center of my chest, it causes shallow breathing because it hurts to breath in and causes a severe cough attack. This has returned 3 times now in the past three months. The first time I came down with this, I went to my primary care dr.

Never had the problems you all have mentioned until I took the drug Levaquin for chest infection. Should have gotten rid of it on my own. (herbs and old wives remedies) Trusted my doctor who trusts the FDA!!. The drug is poisen. Has caused me many more complications. Tendon problems in legs, leg pain, blurred vision and now constant congestion and nasal problems. Haven't been on an antibiotic in over 20 years and this is what happens!!!

I am in serious need of assistance concerning severe chest congestion accompanied with excessive coughing that causes me to gag, pass gas and sometimes bowel movement.

My alergy presents as very loose and fluid chest congestion - if unchecked it get to the point of sounding like pneumonia. I am alergic to Mt Red Cedar and some other alergens - mostly fall and spring, but recently realized dairy products and some fruits cause the same effect. Perscriptions such as clarnex and singular used to keep it at bay and I didn't need to be on it constantly, but recently it is getting worse and I always seem to have a productive cough.

But last month I suddenly developed a mild sore/ticklish throat and by the next day I was heavily congested in my chest. No stuffy nose, no fever, just horrible coughing and phlegm that was difficult to cough up. I also had very achy joints and bad headache. It took about 4 days to get over it, but I coughed for a month afterward. Just when I got over it, again: a couple of days ago I felt a tickle/irritation in my throat and now I'm feeling miserable again.

It started with flu like symptons, tired, runny nose, headache,..then chest congested, then to doctor. I went through 5 days antibiotic. On fourth day got energy back. Still congested. Now, I find myself a week later around 6pm every day getting tired and getting cold forehead and light sweat (cold). AND pins and needles, buring like sensation on back and legs. If I run hands fingers down leg, its like pins and needles...not painful, just weird feeling?? I still have congestion in chest too.

After being on Copaxone for 3 months I developed difficulty breathing and severe chest congestion and it will not go away even after taking broad spectrum antibiotics. My dr. denies any connection with Copaxone. But it is the only thing that has changed in my life - taking Copaxone injections. Has anyone heard of a link.

What are some health problems that a person can have with symptoms of clear phelm, chest congestion that is on going and making it hard for them to breathe?? Other symptoms would be chest pain and backaches and not wanting to eat because food irriates matters even more.

This may or may not be related to allergies. This can cause chest tightness and chest congestion to the point of coughing up phlegm. A nasal wash helps remove mucus and bacteria from the nose and sinuses. This can temporarily reduce the postnasal drip and make it easier to breath. A prescription nasal steroid spray decreases nasal swelling and mucus production. This may prevent the postnasal drip and chest problems.

Hi i am a 39 year old former moderate smoker(20 years) About a year ago i came down with a very congested chest which produced yellow mucus in the mornings and breathing problems.I immediatly quit smoking and went to my GP,i was given antibiotics a few times but symptoms did not improve.Eventually i was refered to a pulmonary doctor who carried out following tests.

I tried to live with the annoying sinus congestion, eye irritation, cough and chest congestion because I too couldn't find anytime that helped. Within 4 months of allergy shots almost all my symptoms are gone, I can even get cat hair in my eye without having it red and swollen for days. The other things that can help are a very good mattress cover. I got mine from achoo-allergy.

I have had a clear congestion for about 1 week that has seemed to move to my chest. It is causing pain in my chest. The congestion is a lot, but it is cler. What could the problem be? Could it be a form of pneumonia?...or what?

Two years ago I got a cold sore from my boyfriend. From that point on I have had a very low grade variety of chest congestion. If I breathe deep I feel an urge to cough, but don't necesarily have to. It's a bizarre permanent feeling of slight congestion, - and it does not turn into anything more. Is there anything I can do about this? My GP thinks it so minor that it is not worth investigating, since I can be very active with no consequences.

Probably thyroid related causes have been ruled out. Since you have chest congestion, possibility of associated heart involvement should be looked at. Asthma and allergic bronchitis ae the other possibilities. Do discuss this with your doctor and get yourself examined. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

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