<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi, I am just getting over a cold where I had nasal and chest congestion. My nasal passages have cleared for the most part, but I still have some chest congesion with clear mucus. Sometimems I have experienced bad coughing spells where my chest stars burning. What could this be? I have never experienced this before witih a cold.  <response>: Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Severe sore throat can cause these symptoms. I would suggest you following things: Take Defense Chat Doctor. Take levocetirizine one at night for 3 days. Take hot water in a cup, add 1 tablespoon salt in it. Perform gargles mouth wash with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn. Do this twice a day.AVOID: Chilled water 