My dog is suffering from sinus congestion in his face and in his chest

Dog Question: my dog is suffering from sinus congestion in his face and in his chest. When he breathes I hear a clicking sound or crackling sound. His temp is 101.7 and he has been taking benedryl and an antibiotic. The vet is not equipped to take a xray to confirm pneumonia but I think being from the south it is sinus. What can I give him to dry this congestion up and give him some peace. Today is the only day I have seen him cough up mucus, the rest of the time he isn't coughing. It was not green or brown it was thin but it was a good bit of mucus. What do you suggest?

Hi Nichole,

Sorry to hear about your dog.

If your vet thinks it might be pneumonia an anti-inflammatory might help the dog feel better.  The vet should auscultate the lungs, which is another way to tell if there is pneumonia, you don't necessarily need an x-ray.  Also, can he do blood work?

Nebulization, which is the inhalation of highly humidified air to help break up the thick secretions and mucus that are involved in the immune response. Coupage is a technique of gently thumping the chest to help break up the fluid in the lungs' small airways to allow them to be coughed up. Nebulization and coupage are used in the hospital but can be taught to you by your veterinarian or the veterinary staff for home use.

So try increasing the humidity, coupage, and talk to your vet if you don't see improvement soon with his course of treatment.