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Drink tea. Hot liquids in general help to dissolve the mucus that causes chest congestion, but tea offers a double punch by adding in helpful herbs and spices that can ease chest pain and congestion. Brew up a cup of peppermint, ginger, chamomile, rosemary, or ginseng tea to drink several times a day.
Inhaling steam is another very effective way to get quick relief from chest congestion as the steamâs heat and moisture help break up and dissolve mucus. 1  Fill a bowl with very hot water. 2  You can also take a hot shower and breathe in the steam vapors for 5 minutes.. Salt Water. Gargling with salt water several times a day is an effective treatment for chest congestion. While the salt helps remove mucus from the respiratory tract, the hot water reduces irritation in the throat. 1  Add 1 teaspoon of salt to a glass of warm water.