Home remedies for cough and mucus center on clearing airways and soothing inflammation with hydration and herbal support. Warm liquids like broths thin mucus, while steam inhalation with tea tree oil opens airways. Anti-inflammatory foods like ginger and rest aid recovery. Avoiding sugar reduces mucus production.
- Drink warm lemon water to thin mucus.
- Inhale steam with tea tree oil for decongestion.
- Eat ginger for anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Sleep elevated to ease breathing.
- Avoid sugary foods to minimize mucus.
Peppermint: Clears airways with menthol properties.
Licorice Root: Soothes throat irritation and coughing.
Mullein: Reduces lung inflammation for clearer breathing.
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