Phlegm in the chest can be addressed with natural remedies that loosen mucus and support respiratory health. Staying hydrated with warm water or herbal teas thins mucus, making it easier to expel. Steam inhalation with hot water or essential oils opens airways, promoting mucus clearance. Postural drainage, lying with the chest lower than the head, uses gravity to shift mucus. Consuming raw honey soothes irritated airways and acts as an antimicrobial. Gentle chest percussion, tapping the chest, dislodges mucus for coughing. These methods, grounded in physiology, clear phlegm effectively without synthetic medications, improving breathing comfort.
- Hydration: Drink 8-10 glasses of warm water or tea daily.
- Steam inhalation: Inhale steam for 10-15 minutes, 2-3 times daily.
- Postural drainage: Lie with chest lower for 10 minutes, twice daily.
- Raw honey: Take 1-2 teaspoons daily to soothe airways.
- Chest percussion: Gently tap chest for 5 minutes to loosen mucus.
Licorice Root: Its expectorant properties loosen chest mucus, easing expulsion in one dose.
Thyme: Antimicrobial compounds reduce infection, clearing phlegm quickly.
Mullein: Soothes airways and loosens mucus, improving breathing in a single serving.
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