Show Download Article Mucus is unpleasant, nasty, and sometimes stays with you for longer than expected. Luckily, there are lots of ways you can get rid of mucus and phlegm in your throat. Start by providing basic care for your throat and mucus. If this doesn't work, you can try herbal and natural remedies. For frequent trouble with mucus, change your diet to avoid foods that can increase mucus.
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Show More Tips Advertisement About This ArticleArticle SummaryX To clear mucus out of your throat, try gargling with salt water and then spitting it out. You can also take a long, hot shower with the door closed so the bathroom gets steamy since steam can help clear up mucus. Drinking a cup of warm tea with lemon and honey is also effective. If you don't have any tea, drink some warm soup or broth instead, which will cut through the mucus so it clears out of your throat. To learn what foods you should avoid so you don't make your mucus worse, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 4,497,697 times. Did this article help you?Why is my mouth producing so much mucus?Possible causes of excess mucus can be food allergies, an acid reflux from the stomach, or an infection. The consistency of mucus in the throat also varies depending on what is going on in your body. Common causes of too much mucus in the throat include a cold or flu, acute bronchitis, sinusitis or pneumonia.
How can I get rid of mucus naturally?Consider the following steps to help eliminate excess mucus and phlegm:. Keep the air moist. ... . Drink plenty of fluids. ... . Apply a warm, wet washcloth to the face. ... . Keep the head elevated. ... . Do not suppress a cough. ... . Discreetly get rid of phlegm. ... . Use a saline nasal spray or rinse. ... . Gargle with salt water.. |