Warm tea with lemon and honey. [1] X Expert Source Ni-Cheng Liang, MDBoard Certified Pulmonologist Expert Interview. 23 October 2020. This should be one of your mainstays. The acidity of the lemon is good at breaking up the mucus while the honey coats the throat with a pleasant protective layer afterward. Tea with a sprig of fresh thyme in it. [2] X Expert Source Ni-Cheng Liang, MDBoard Certified Pulmonologist Expert Interview. 23 October 2020. Warm soup. Chicken soup is a favorite because the broth is light and cuts the mucus. Stick with lighter broths instead of thicker, creamier soups. Cool water. Listen to your thirst and drink as much water as you need to stay satiated.
Wrap a towel around your head and breathe in the steam issuing from warm water. Even better, steep some tea (chamomile works great) in a large pot, carefully lower your head over being and breathe in the steam. Take warm showers. If you take a long shower, be sure to moisturize afterward as warm water robs your skin of essential oils and moisture. Use a humidifier/vaporizer. Allow your humidifier to pump moist air into your room. Take care not to pump too much moisture into the air; a little bit goes a long way.
You can find a tongue scraper at your local drugstore or online.
Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to your vaporizer for another effective treatment option. Do not take eucalyptus oil orally.
Wasabi or horseradish Peppers, such as jalapeno or Anaheim Ginger and even garlic
It coats organs, keeping them moisturized and preventing them from drying out. It acts as a kind of first defense against pollutants and bacteria, which often get caught in the mucus before infiltrating the rest of the body.
Mold Animal dander Dust mites
White sores on your tongue, inner cheeks, gums, tonsils, and roof of your mouth Redness Burning Soreness Loss of taste Feeling like you have cotton in your mouth
