Home "remedies" are full of useful solutions ... You can buy saline drops at the drugstore, or make your own with this simple recipe from AAP: Add ½ teaspoon of non-iodized salt and ¼ teaspoon ...

make an appointment with your doctor. Chest congestion may indicate a condition more serious than the common cold or bronchitis. Children will benefit from many of the same home remedies for chest ...

This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved.