Suffering through ongoing coughing bouts and going through boxes of tissues blowing your nose? Well, you can wait it out or you could use some home remedies to get rid of phlegm and mucus in chest and throat. Phlegm is the thick viscous substance secreted by the mucus membrane of your respiratory tract in an attempt to fight an infection, especially when suffering from a severe cold. It tends to collect in your throat and chest to cause congestion and is usually expelled through coughing. Excess phlegm is a common symptom associated with a cold, flu, sinusitis or some other viral or bacterial infection. It can also be caused by an allergic reaction to irritants as in hay fever, asthma or damaged vocal cords. It is often accompanied by a runny nose, constant cough,fever and weakness, and difficulty in breathing. While phlegm is not a serious health concern, if not treated timely it can clog the bronchial tubes, thus causing a secondary upper respiratory infection. Dealing...
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