The best natural phlegm expectorants promote mucus thinning and expulsion from airways. Hydration ensures mucus remains fluid, aiding cough effectiveness. Steam inhalation with thyme loosens phlegm, facilitating clearance. Spicy foods like ginger trigger productive coughing. Postural drainage leverages gravity to move mucus out. Avoiding dairy prevents mucus thickening. These methods, backed by respiratory therapy research, enhance expectoration naturally, supporting clear airways.
- Drink warm fluids like herbal tea hourly.
- Inhale steam with thyme oil for 10 minutes.
- Eat ginger or garlic to stimulate cough.
- Perform postural drainage for 10 minutes.
- Avoid dairy to reduce mucus thickness.
Thyme: Expectorant compounds thin phlegm, aiding expulsion.
Ginger: Stimulates cough and reduces airway inflammation.
Licorice Root: Soothes airways and loosens mucus for easier clearance.
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