The study2 points to an 87 percent effectiveness rate in preventing primary Lyme disease infection in patients with a bite from a deer tick (Ixodes scapularis). This may be true, but the question is whether this treatment is worth the risk.
Ginger. Ginger can also help with chest congestion due to its anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. The polyphenols present in ginger help inhibit the secretion of mucus. Plus, ginger fights infection to get rid of the underlying cause of chest congestion.
The most popular factor which triggers chest congestion is common cold. Also fungi, bacteria and allergens can also trigger chest congestion as well as infection. Some other medical conditions such as pneumonia, the flu, tuberculosis, bronchitis, asthma do contribute to the occurrence of chest congestion.