How To Get Rid of Mucus and Phlegm in Your Lungs

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Published 2020-06-13
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➡️1. Take the Right Medications
The most effective way to get rid of mucus and phlegm is to take the medications that are prescribed directly by your doctor. This is especially true for those who have underlying respiratory conditions, such as asthma, COPD, or bronchiectasis.

➡️ 2. Drink Plenty of Fluids
You probably grew up hearing your parents tell you to drink plenty of water every time you were sick or had a cold. It may sound cliche, but they were 100% correct because it actually does help improve the functionality of pretty much all the major systems of the body.

➡️ 3. Take a Hot Bath or Shower
In this case, the main benefit of taking a hot bath or shower is to inhale the steam that is produced by the warm water. Steam acts as a natural way to help break up and get rid of mucus and phlegm. Gently breathe in and out as the aerosol particles enter your airways and lungs.

➡️ 4. Practice the Deep Coughing Technique
Deep coughing is an effective technique that can be used to get rid of phlegm and mucus. As opposed to a hacking cough that basically only clears the throat, deep coughing is more effective for clearing the lungs. Begin by taking a deep breath in and hold it for 2-3 seconds.

➡️ 5. Try the Huff Coughing Technique
Huff coughing is a forced expiration technique that is an alternative to deep coughing and is also useful in getting rid of mucus and phlegm. All you have to do is take a breath that is slightly deeper than your normal tidal volume breath. Use your diaphragm and the muscles in your stomach to make a series of three rapid exhalations with an open airway.

➡️ 6. Breathe Humidified Air
In general, breathing dry air can irritate the nose and throat and make it difficult to remove mucus and phlegm. You can use a cool-mist humidifier to alleviate dryness and add humidity to the air that you're breathing. By breathing in the humidified air, this helps loosen up secretions which make them easier to be removed by coughing.

➡️ 7. Use Vapor Rubs
Vapor rubs aren’t meant to cure the problem but they can provide short-term relief. They contain ingredients such as menthol and eucalyptus oil that help to soothe chest and breathing congestion. You can apply the rub directly to your throat or chest in order to relieve the stuffy feeling caused by excess mucus and phlegm.

➡️ 8. Keep Your Allergies Under Control
Not only can seasonal allergies cause a runny nose, itchy throat, and watery eyes, they can also cause excessive amounts of mucus and phlegm to build up as well. So keeping your allergies in check is a no-brainer.

➡️ 9. Eat Foods That Are Good for the Respiratory System
Anecdotal studies have shown that certain foods and drinks can be effective in getting rid of mucus and phlegm. Take spicy foods, for example. Spices such as chili and cayenne pepper contain substances that help clear up the sinuses.

➡️ 10. Use an Airway Clearance Device
It can be challenging to eliminate excess phlegm and mucus from the lungs in conditions such as COPD, bronchiectasis, and cystic fibrosis. This is when an airway clearance device may come in handy. The most common types of these devices are handheld and come with a mouthpiece.

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Medicine and Respiratory Therapy are continuously changing practices. The information in this video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, please consult with a physician or qualified medical professional.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Take the Right Medications
1:41 - Drink Plenty of Fluids
3:01 - Take a Hot Bath or Shower
3:39 - Practice the Deep Coughing Technique
4:16 - Try the Huff Coughing Technique
5:18 - Breathe Humidified Air
6:05 - Use Vapor Rubs
6:46 - Keep Your Allergies Under Control
7:26 - Eat Foods That Are Good for the Respiratory System
8:27 - Use an Airway Clearance Device

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All Comments (20)
  • @ypham3323
    Trying to get rid of it so people don’t think I have covid
  • @DeeEll86442
    I actually use the hot tea cold water method. What I do is make a cup of hot tea and a glass of cold water. This works of the premise of expansion and contraction. I first drink the hot liquid to loosen up the phlegm, I cough a couple times then I quickly drink the cold water and cough again. I notice that after repeating this several times I start to remove large masses of phlegm. I continue this until it’s easier to breath. I have chronic bronchitis and this tends to work for me. Plus, like he said, I try to drink lots of water. I hope this helps.
  • @ireneveal5145
    My favorite methods for removal of phlegm from my lungs are breathing in steam from fresh lemons, oranges, and limes; deep coughing and rubbing my chest with Vicks!!
  • @harsh1388
    1. Do the right medication 2. Drink plenty of fluids 3. Take a hot bath or shower 4. Deep coughing technique 5. Huff coughing technique 6. Breathe humified air 7. Use vapor rubs 8. Keep your allergies under control 9. Eat foods that are good for respiratory system 10. Use an airway clearance device
  • @starlord2551
    while watching this type of video we get more knowledge from chat than video itself?agree🙂🙂😁
  • @applebottom1977
    I cut dairy out,and majority of meats (only locally sourced chicken & turkey) I clean the meats w/vinegar concoction to clear away that clear fascia film away ..lowered the amount of processed foods and daily drink lime water which cuts mucus in the body
  • @snowblo1
    Does anyone experience hard to swallow when dealing with excess phlegm?
  • My son was forever horking. Which totally grossed me out. We discovered it was actually an acid reflux problem that was causing all the phlegm. As soon as my son got on apple cider vinegar stopped doing it and he'd been doing it for years.
  • Drinking lots of warm drinks with honey and lemon plus teas and coughing as much as possible to get the mucous up and out. Keeping tissues handy at all times !
  • @tonyawms3186
    These techniques really work. They saved my life when I had pneumonia and bronchitis.
  • @NarutoUzumaski
    "It's human nature not to realize the true value of something, unless they lose it." never has been so true now.
  • @jimtallcott9480
    I have had good luck with "Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother" 1 teaspoon mixed with 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in one cup of water. Drink twice per day as help with phlegm and general problems.
  • Took me over 2 weeks but it finally came out. My breathing was so messed up and this never happened to me before thought it was Covid. I FEEL SO ALIVE!😀
  • @mareo187
    That's Why I love diversity, because there is so many ancient & old school remedies that can help kill colds and stuffy throats fast. I remember the summer of last year I gotten cold for the first time in 4 years from the small droplets of rain. I told my mom about it, and she woke me up around 3 am and gotten lemon and honey and heat up for 2 mins, I drink it and she drop the mixture in my nostrils in which it stings for about a min, and then around 2 hours later the cold was gone.
  • @iwrightstu
    Spitting up mucus while watching this video.
  • @qkcmnt
    My favorite method is vapor rub on the chest. Eating right is the best, tho.
  • @gmroye8966
    Thank you for your video. I have UIP lung disease and coughing is killing me.
  • @REV0_01
    Anyone else feel like they are going to pass out when coughing when it ain’t broke up in your chest ?