I'm a 20-year-old student currently living in a college hostel in Kota, Rajasthan, and I've been dealing with asthma for a while now. Lately, I've been experiencing chest congestion, coughing, cold symptoms, and wheezing, with a tightness in my chest when I breathe. Being at college, I'm looking for some home remedies that are easy to do in a hostel setting. Could you suggest some ways to help manage these asthma symptoms?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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steam inhalation and take tablet citrizen for 1 week at night

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Answered 04/07/2025

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