Chest congestion, often from respiratory infections, can be eased naturally by promoting mucus expulsion and reducing inflammation. Steam inhalation with rosemary oil loosens mucus in the lungs, while staying hydrated with warm herbal teas thins secretions. Consuming pineapple, rich in bromelain, reduces inflammation in airways. Postural drainage, lying with the chest lower than the head, aids mucus clearance. Avoiding dairy prevents thickening of mucus. Gentle chest percussion, tapping the chest, loosens secretions. These evidence-based methods improve breathing without synthetic medications.
- Steam inhalation: Use rosemary oil in hot water to loosen chest mucus.
- Hydration: Drink warm teas to thin lung secretions.
- Pineapple: Eat pineapple for bromelain’s anti-inflammatory effects.
- Postural drainage: Lie with chest lowered to aid mucus expulsion.
- Chest percussion: Gently tap chest to loosen mucus.
Rosemary: Its expectorant properties help expel mucus from the lungs.
Eucalyptus: Inhaled vapors reduce airway inflammation and loosen mucus.
Thyme: Antimicrobial compounds clear infection-driven chest congestion.
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