How to Clear Mucus and Phlegm from Your Chest and Throat

advised to restrict fluids because of a heart, kidney, or other medical condition, follow your healthcare professional’s guidance.

2. Try a Warm Drink With Honey

A warm drink may soothe an irritated throat and help you feel more comfortable when coughing.

You can try warm water with honey, or a warm lemon-and-honey drink. Honey may help relieve coughing, although it does not treat the underlying cause of an infection or directly remove mucus from the lungs.

Important: Never give honey to a child younger than 12 months because of the

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