What Are the Remedies for Clearing Mucus in the Throat?

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What are the remedies for clearing mucus in the throat?

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Many conditions can cause mucus in your throat, such as a cold, flu, allergies, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The mucus thick mucus brings you many discomforts and affect your swallowing and speaking. Fortunately, here are some at-home natural remedies may help you clear the mucus in your throat.

• Drink plenty of water Drinking plenty of water is a cheap and effective way to thin the mucus in the throat. It will soothe your throat and make you feel much better.
• Lemon and honey Put lemon and honey in a glass of warm water. Lemon can help break up the mucus and honey can soothe your throat. Drinking a lot of warm water with lemon and honey is a good way to clear mucus.
• Ginger Ginger is widely used in treating respiratory infections, and it can help fight virus and bacteria. You can put slices of fresh ginger into a glass of water and drink it several times a day. If you don’t like the taste, you can also add some honey into the water.
• Cayenne Pepper You can mix some cayenne pepper with a little water, and then dab it on the back of your throat. Or you can mix cayenne pepper with honey or lemon juice. This method can help clear mucus and greatly ease your symptom.
• Steam inhalation Put some steaming hot water in a basin or a bowl and let the steam flow into your nose and mouth. The steam will thin your mucus and relieve your symptoms.
• Gargle with warm salt water Put a teaspoon of salt into a glass of warm water and gargle the salt water in the back of your throat. The salt water can help soothe your throat and fight inflammations.
• Use a humidifier A humidifier can keep the air moist, and the moist air will help thin your mucus and make you breathe better.

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Answer 2

Constant film and coughing remedy

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You mean constant phlegm? Have you tried the remedies listed here? It works for me, hope it works for you too.

Answer 3

I cough up white  mucus day and nite 20 times a day ever thing I try no good

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If anyone know please tell me need your help.

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It seems to be bronchitis or a common cold. Treatment may not be needed. For symptomatic relief, many people turn to guaifenesin or dextromethorphan.

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Well i've battled mucous flow in my throat for a long time- taking double doses og Mucinex 24/7. But to be honest AStelin nasal spray will be effective in drying up the mucous- in fact it may over do it! And last but not least when all else fails and u need immediate relief- a swig of 90 proof or better moonshine will stop it right away!

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Where can you get guaifinesin.  Is it over the counter?

Answer 4

First, you should stop bad habits, such as smoking. For symptoms, you can take expectorants, such as ambroxol. It is important that you identify the causes, such as pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis and so on.

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What is bronchiectasis. Can it be cured? What are the symptoms?

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Bronchiectasis is a condition in which damage to the airways causes them to widen and become flabby and scarred. The most common signs and symptoms include a daily cough that occurs over months or years, daily production of large amounts of sputum, shortness of breath and wheezing, chest pain, etc. There is no cure, but early diagnosis and treatment can prevent further damage to your lungs. People with bronchiectasis should have ongoing care and try to follow a healthy lifestyle.

Answer 5

Persistent mucus on throat. Never had allergies, no soar throat, hoarseness, clear phlegm, etc.

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Do you smoke? Quitting smoking is helpful.

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Mucus in throat white in color home remedy

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You may humidify the air and stay hydrated by drinking adequate water.

Answer 6

Sinus drainage all day causes throat clearing and some coughing

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Do you have a cold? Try lemon and honey and drink more water.