Download Article Show Download Article Mucus is unpleasant, nasty, and sometimes stays with you for longer than expected. Luckily, there are lots of ways you can get rid of mucus and phlegm in your throat. Start by providing basic care for your throat and mucus. If this doesn't work, you can try herbal and natural remedies. For frequent trouble with mucus, change your diet to avoid foods that can increase mucus.
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Show More Tips Advertisement About This ArticleArticle SummaryX To clear mucus out of your throat, try gargling with salt water and then spitting it out. You can also take a long, hot shower with the door closed so the bathroom gets steamy since steam can help clear up mucus. Drinking a cup of warm tea with lemon and honey is also effective. If you don't have any tea, drink some warm soup or broth instead, which will cut through the mucus so it clears out of your throat. To learn what foods you should avoid so you don't make your mucus worse, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 4,521,179 times. Did this article help you?Why do I feel like I have mucus stuck in my throat?When mucus starts to build up or trickle down the back of the throat, this is known as postnasal drip. Causes of postnasal drip include infections, allergies, and acid reflux. As well as feeling the need to clear the throat frequently, a person with postnasal drip may also experience: a sore throat.
Why do I feel like I have mucus stuck in my throat not sick?Common causes of Globus include:
Stress, anxiety, or depression. Silent reflux also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux. Post-nasal drainage. Inflammatory disorders such as infection or allergies.
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