My dad recently has become congested and is coughing a lot. No production of phlegm. He is eating, sleeping lots, and moaning a lot.
Is there something else I can do for him? I am using a vaporizer, giving him Muvinex and Nyquil. He does drink tea at bedtime. He is on 3 liters of oxygen. We lost Mom in August, and I can't lose him, too. Any suggestions will help.
he sounds like he needs urgent - antibiotics to clear the chest infection
you are not a doctor
never self diagnose illnesses especially for an elderly person - it can be fatal - and quick.
Please get your dad seen by a doctor. This sounds like an infection, which could develop into pneumonia.
I'm answering you, though, more because of your parting comment.
I'm really sorry, but one day you will lose your dad. Try not to think in absolutes (words like "can't", "never") as they make your thinking inflexible and reduce your ability to develop resilience.
Wishing you well.
He needs professional medical care ASAP. Doctor or ER.
I would call his doctor first thing in the morning, or if things get too bad call 911 and have him taken to the ER.