Home remedies for phlegm in the throat focus on thinning mucus and soothing irritation to promote clearance and comfort. Hydration with warm herbal tea reduces phlegm viscosity, while gargling with saltwater loosens mucus. Steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil clears airways, and avoiding dairy minimizes phlegm production. Anti-inflammatory foods like ginger support throat health and reduce irritation.
- Drink warm herbal tea to thin phlegm and hydrate.
- Gargle with saltwater to loosen throat mucus.
- Inhale steam with eucalyptus oil to clear airways.
- Avoid dairy to reduce phlegm production.
- Eat ginger for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Ginger: Its anti-inflammatory effects reduce throat irritation and phlegm buildup.
Licorice Root: Soothes throat irritation and promotes mucus clearance.
Mullein: Acts as an expectorant to clear phlegm from the throat.
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