Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MDTo clear chest congestion fast, try drinking hot herbal tea, inhaling steam with ...

Particularly effective combinations include honey with ginger, thyme ... assist drainage from the sinuses and chest throughout the night, preventing the congestion buildup that typically worsens ...

Every time you complained of chest congestion, your mother may have asked you to gargle with salt water or given you a concoction of herbs like ginger, garlic and some spices like pepper.