Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD To clear chest congestion fast, try drinking hot herbal tea, inhaling steam with eucalyptus oil, or gargling saltwater. Coughing is your body’s natural way of ...

Phlegm is mucus that can build up in your lungs and cause a cough. Several home remedies can relieve chest congestion. However, they are not cures for the infection responsible for the mucus ...

A baby with chest congestion might display the following symptoms: Coughing: A chronic wet cough ... I made a homemade baby vapor rub (no petroleum or any questionable oils in vapor rub).