8 Ways To Get Rid Of Phlegm And Mucus In Chest And Throat

Ways to Alleviate Phlegm and Mucus at Home

Before jumping to over the counter drugs and pharmaceuticals to clear your mucus, try these natural tricks first. They are safe, easy to do, and you can do them right at home.

1. Keep Hydrated

Drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day helps to thin the mucus, making it easier to expel. Water, herbal teas, warm broths, and soups are excellent choices.

2. Gargle with Salt Water

1. Mix half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and gargle with it several times a day. This helps to reduce mucus in the throat and soothe irritation. (2) When gargling salt water, follow these steps:
2. Mix together a cup of water with 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Warm water works best, because it dissolves the salt more quickly. It’s also a good idea to use filtered or bottled water that doesn’t contain irritating chlorine.
3. Sip a bit of the mixture and tilt your head back slightly.
4. Let the mixture wash into your throat without drinking it.
5. Gently blow air up from your lungs to gargle for 30 to 60 seconds, and then spit out the water.
6. Repeat as needed.

3. Steam Inhalation

Inhaling steam helps to moisten and loosen the mucus, making it easier to cough up. You can do this by leaning over a bowl of hot water with a towel over your head or by using a steam inhaler.

4. Warm Compress

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