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.
1 Use a vaporizer â Sleep with a vaporizer in the room; the steam helps break up congestion. 2  Try Vicks VapoRub â Apply Vicks VapoRub to the chest to relieve congestion. 3  Add grapes to your diet â Grapes are natural expectorants.