How to Clear Mucus and Phlegm from Your Chest and Throat

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If you have diabetes or need to limit sugar, take the sugar content of honey into account.

3. Take a Warm Shower

A warm shower can provide moist air that may temporarily ease throat and nasal irritation.

If congestion is making you uncomfortable, try sitting in a comfortably warm, steamy bathroom for a short time. Avoid placing your face over a bowl of boiling water, as hot steam can cause serious burns.

Remember that steam may relieve discomfort, but it is not a proven way to

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