When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention
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APRIL 16, 2025
This concern is especially serious for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or who have a history of heart disease. Lab tests or X-rays may confirm infection or inflammation. If the pain feels tight, crushing, or extends to the jaw, arm, or back, it could be a heart attack. Can chest congestion cause RSV?
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