Applying a warm compress to your chest or throat can help to relieve congestion and loosen mucus. Simply warm a clean towel with hot water, wring out excess water, and apply it to the affected area.
5. Honey and Lemon
Mix a tablespoon of honey with warm water or herbal tea and squeeze some fresh lemon juice into it. The honey helps soothe the throat while the lemon helps break up mucus. Ginger, garlic, and spicy peppers like cayenne also can help clear mucus and get phlegm moving. (3)
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