How to Clear Mucus and Phlegm from Your Chest and Throat

clear an infection or eliminate mucus from the lungs.

4. Use a Clean Cool-Mist Humidifier

Dry indoor air can irritate your nose and throat, particularly during colder months or when heating is running frequently.

A cool-mist humidifier may help add moisture to the air and ease dryness. If you use one, clean it according to the manufacturer’s instructions and change the water as recommended.

Excess humidity and dirty humidifiers can encourage mold or microbial growth, potentially worsening respiratory symptoms. Keep the room comfortably humid rather than damp.

5. Use Saline

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