How to get rid of phlegm and mucus in the chest and throat.

Home remedies for excess mucus

1. Stay well hydrated.

Drink plenty of water, herbal tea or hot broth: liquids thin mucus and make it easier to expectorate.

 

 

2. Gargle with warm salt water

Dissolve ½ teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and gargle several times a day; this soothes the throat and reduces secretions.

 

3. Steam inhalation

Lean over a bowl of hot water, cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam for 5 to 10 minutes – the moisture will liquefy and release congestion.

 

4. Hot compress

Place a warm cloth on your chest or neck to loosen mucus and relieve pressure.

 

 

5. Honey and lemon.

Dissolve 1 tablespoon of honey in a cup of warm water or tea, then add lemon juice. Honey soothes mucous membranes, and lemon helps clear mucus.

 

6. Humidifier:

Keep the air humid, which thins mucus. Clean the device regularly to prevent bacterial growth.

 

7. Nasal irrigation

Use saline solution or a neti pot to remove excess mucus and unclog your sinuses.

 

 

8. Avoid irritants

Avoid cigarette smoke, exhaust fumes, and strong chemical odors: they increase mucus production.