How to Clear Mucus and Phlegm from Your Chest and Throat

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Here are eight practical ways to help clear mucus from your chest and throat, along with important signs you should never ignore.

What Is the Difference Between Mucus and Phlegm?

Mucus is a natural substance produced by the lining of your nose, sinuses, and airways. It helps trap dust, allergens, and germs before they travel deeper into your respiratory system.

Phlegm is mucus that you cough up from your lower airways, particularly when you have a chesty cough.

When your body is fighting an infection or responding to irritation,

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