Several evidence-based natural remedies can help relieve chest congestion, says Joseph Mercola, D.O., board-certified family medicine osteopathic physician and author of Your Guide to Cellular Health.

If you are experiencing nasal congestion, a decongestant (like Sudafed) may work better for you. On the other hand, if you have chest congestion and need to loosen and thin mucus, an expectorant ...