Chest congestion, quick fix?
Caught. another bug this week and started to feel like crap on Monday (flu- like symptoms). Tuesday i was feeling sick but work had me travel from Cleveland to Los Angeles, and even though i knew it was stupid i went for a run with friends because itwas the only opportunity to see these friends on my trip. I felt less sick next day but for the last 4 days my chest seems to be very congested, like there is a glue of snot in my lungs.
What can i do about it (quickly) and would it be safe or stupid to start training again? This week is a transition week after NOS before stArting HIM training.
What can i do about it (quickly) and would it be safe or stupid to start training again? This week is a transition week after NOS before stArting HIM training.
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I've done the following for sinus congestion and it's worked great: Mix 3 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar in 8oz of water and drink it down as fast as you can (You. Will. HATE. Me). Then continue to add a teaspoon of the apple cider vinegar to whatever you're drinking throughout the day, and repeat the 3 Tbsps again the following day (I usually do three days). Your body's pH becomes more alkaline during a cold and the apple cider vinegar will help restore the balance and break up the congestion. Yes, it MUST be apple cider vinegar - not white vinegar or any other random kind of vinegar. When the congestion is better, you can add a few drops of Grapefruit Seed Extract to your water... it's a potent antibacterial and will help your healing along.
Really hope this helps!!!
OH.... and avoid dairy.... and maybe go get a chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia if this is still an issue in a couple of days (gosh, I hope not!)!
1) If the mucinex is working for you and you feel its just a "snot" thing and the cough is getting better and you are not having fever or blood tinged mucous, then probably you have a simple upper respiratory virus and you might consider adding dextromethorphan (dm) to help with cough and a non sedating antihistamine like claritin or zyrtec (mostly non sedating) to help dry up the mucous. Train as you feel.
2) if the above with blood tinged mucous and sinus pain to touch, consider sinus infection and see a doc about antibiotic to help get quicker resolution.
3) if you thought you had a good chance of previously having flu, and you now have cough, fever, or chest discomfort that just isn't getting any better, having flu though it resolves can set someone up for either a bronchitis or a pneumonia that occurs secondary and would be best to see a doc for an antibiotic and go easier to resting regarding training until recovered.
Just a family physician's input and I hope you are back training 100% soon!!!