How To Get Rid of Mucus and Phlegm in Your Lungs? Want clear lungs and easier breathing?
Excess phlegm and mucus in your chest and lungs can be very discomforting especially if you just can’t seem to get rid of it it can cause a feeling of stuffiness and shortness of breath which makes it difficult to carry out your daily routine in this video we want to share ten simple tips on how to remove mucus and phlegm from your lungs in order to make breathing
Easier be sure to keep watching because some of our best techniques aren’t revealed until the end are you ready velasco first and foremost you can try to take the right medications the most effective way to get rid of mucus and flim 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 but if you’re looking for other means some over-the-counter medications may be helpful as well medications such as expectorants can help to loosen up mucus and phlegm that has built up in your lungs this makes it easier to cough it up or blow it out through your nose and also certain types of decongestants
May provide short-term relief but they are generally not recommended for continuous use this seems like a good time to mention that this video is for entertainment purposes only and you should always speak to your doctor before taking any medications or trying any of the techniques mentioned in this video but let’s keep moving on to number two which is to drink
Plenty of fluids you probably grew up here and 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 not to mention staying hydrated helps to thin out the mucus and phlegm in your
Lungs as well dehydration causes the secretions to thicken up which makes them more difficult to remove so listen to your parents and try to drink a lot of water and to speed up the process even more drinking warm liquids can be even more helpful in removing mucus and phlegm because it increases the core temperature of your chest and aids in their removal now we’re
Not going to dive into all the different recipes and home remedies here in this video but you can sip on warm soup broth tea or whatever you prefer do remember to avoid beverages such as alcohol coffee or other caffeinated drinks as these can cause dehydration which as i mentioned make secretions thicker and more difficult to remove the next technique is to 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 flim all you have to do is gently breathe in and out as the aerosol particles enter your airways and lungs the humidity from the steam should work to loosen
Up the secretions so that they can be removed it also helps to remove sinus pressure chest congestion and other nagging symptoms as well next you can 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 on the
Other hand is more effective for clearing the lungs you can begin by taking a deep breath in and hold it for two to three seconds then use your diaphragm and stomach muscles to force the air from your lungs repeat this process two or three times and you should start seeing the positive effects and another similar technique that you can try is huff coughing huff
Coughing is a forced expiration technique that is an alternative to deep coughing and is also helpful in getting rid of mucus and phlegm all you have to do is take a deep breath in that is slightly deeper than your normal tidal volume breath then you can use your diaphragm and the muscles of your stomach to make a series of three rapid exhalations with an open
Airway this is where the technique gets its name because at this point you will literally be making huffing sounds and lastly the final step is to perform a series of controlled diaphragmatic breaths and perform a deep cough if you feel the secretions start to loosen up real quick if you don’t mind if you’re enjoying this video so far do me a huge favor and hit
That like button to support the channel and be sure to subscribe for future videos like this the next technique is to breathe humidified air in general breathing dry air can irritate the nose and throat and make it more difficult to remove mucus and phlegm so to help with this you can use a cool mist humidifier to alleviate dryness and add humidity to the air that
You’re breathing by breathing in humidified air this helps loosen up secretions which makes them easier to be removed by coughing and just a general tip make sure to keep your doors and windows closed in order to maximize the effects of the humidifier you can run the humidifier throughout the day but be sure to clean the device frequently to remove trap particles
And be sure to change out the water on a daily basis and the next technique is to use vapor rubs with this one just know that vapor rubs are not 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 that is caused by excessive amounts of mucus influent in your airways just know that as i said before this is not going to cure the underlying problem it’s only going to provide short-term relief number eight keep your allergies under control not only concedes no 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 make sure that you’re using your typical prescription or over-the-counter allergy medications in order to alleviate these symptoms because otherwise if they go untreated this could lead to increased amounts of secretions which is obviously
The opposite of what we want the next way to get rid of mucus and flim is to 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 eating foods that are spicy such as chili and cayenne pepper they contain substances that help clear
Up the sinuses and by clearing up the sinuses this can help make removing secretions much easier by blowing your nose or from coffee now other than just spicy foods some more examples of healthy foods for your lungs include foods that contain healthy fats spices that reduce inflammation and fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidants if you’re interested
In learning more about which foods are good for your lungs we have a video and a full guide on our website i’ll drop links to those down below in the description and last but most certainly not least you can use an airway clearance device for some people it can be very challenging to eliminate excess phlegm and mucus from the lungs especially 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 the mouthpiece all you have to do is simply create a firm seal around the mouthpiece and blow into the device against resistance the device works by causing vibrations which essentially helps to break and
Loosen up mucus from the walls of the airways so that it can be coughed up more easily keep in mind these devices are typically prescribed by medical professionals so be sure to check with your doctor before use so there you have it now you know ten simple techniques that can be used to get rid of mucus and phlegm and make breathing easier i hope that this video has
Been helpful for you if you don’t mind before you go hit that like button and be sure to subscribe for future videos and i want to know what is your favorite method for getting rid of mucus from the lungs let myself and others know down below in the comments that’s it for this one thanks again for watching and i will see you in the next video and as always breathe ease my friend you
Transcribed from video
How To Get Rid of Mucus and Phlegm in Your Lungs By Respiratory Therapy Zone
