The Symptoms of Mucus

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You will hardly meet a person who has never experienced mucus in one s throat. This health condition can be caused by various factors, although practically in each case it is rather unpleasant.

1 You will hardly meet a person who has never experienced mucus in one s throat. This health condition can be caused by various factors, although practically in each case it is rather unpleasant. Mucus leads to the congestion of one s throat and nose and triggers many other symptoms. Although this health condition isn t dangerous, you should treat it in time in order to avoid many possible complications. The Symptoms of Mucus Before you learn what the major symptoms of mucus are, you should understand what is exactly called by this word. Mucus is a fluid which is usually sticky and slippery. It is secreted by your glands which are lining such body cavities as oesophageal and nasal. An excessive amount of mucus or, as it is also called, phlegm, can trickle from your nose and cause throat congestion. As far as you can imagine, this feeling is rather uncomfortable. What are the symptoms of this health condition? When you have a runny nose, constant cough and you feel a need for clearing your throat without any breaks, it is quite possible that you are suffering from mucus or phlegm. Furthermore, this health condition can be connected with fever, weakness and difficulties with breathing. Pay your attention to the fact that having phlegm in your throat can lead to various types of coughing. Sometimes you may cough with mucus and in other cases, you may cough without phlegm. This second type of coughing can be even more unpleasant because you are feeling MediaFamily.org Copyright 2018, All Rights Reserved 1

2 the throat congestion and an excessive amount of mucus in your chest which doesn t want to go out of your mouth. Unfortunately, one of the popular symptoms of mucus is also having bad breath. An unpleasant smell can be produced by various bacteria which can be found in phlegm. What Can Cause Mucus in Throat? In point of fact, there are many factors triggering the production of excessive mucus. One of the most popular cause of this health condition is cold, flue or other bacterial or viral infections. When a person is suffering from any illnesses of these types, first, he or she has clear and thin mucus produced by the organism. Yet, when the body starts reacting to the infections, the mucus usually thickens and change its colour to yellow or green. Thus, having yellow or green mucus is one of the symptoms of infections. There are many other throat disorders which have mucus among their symptoms. For example, people ill with laryngitis, tonsillitis, catarrh and strep throat usually have mucus among other symptoms. Viral infections such as whooping cough, measles, mononucleosis and chicken pox can cause phlegm, production as well. Asthma and damaged vocal chords can also cause mucus in your throat. It is particularly important to know about health conditions causing phlegm which are not connected with any infections. In point of fact, there are many people who decide to take harsh medicines such as antibiotics any time they have symptoms of cold or flu even if they haven t consulted their doctors. It is one of the greatest mistakes you should never do. As far as you will learn from the further information, there are many health conditions which are not connected with any infections at all. It means that taking antimicrobial medicines will only weaken your immune system and won t help you to get rid of any unpleasant symptoms at all. In addition to it, you may develop a severe allergy to the medicine you are taking and even become adjusted to a particular antibiotic. Thus, the next time you will be suffering from real flu, cold or other infections, you won t able to treat it with popular medicines. MediaFamily.org Copyright 2018, All Rights Reserved 2

3 For example, some people are suffering from post-nasal drip which is not caused by any infections. This is a health condition in which an excessive amount of phlegm is built up during the night. As a result, it causes congestion and the next morning you will have mucus in throat. Pay your attention to the fact that sneezing problems, coughing, mucus production and nasal congestion can be caused by pregnancy as well. If you are pregnant and start feeling these symptoms, it doesn t necessarily means you are ill with some infections. These symptoms are usually triggered by the increased production of oestrogens. The mucus can be either thin and thick during this period. Of course, if you are pregnant, you shouldn t take any medicines without visiting your doctor. It is really difficult to predict which medicine can affect your child. Furthermore, many absolutely safe products can be rather harmful for pregnant women. Another health condition which can trigger the excessive production of mucus is a seasonal allergy. Such symptoms as mucus in throat, coughing, sneezing and itchy eyes are very popular for allergies to flowers and trees pollens. In addition to all these factors, mucus can be produced by your organism after being exposed to various chemicals. For example, harsh chemical pollutants, cigarette smoke and other substances can cause excessive mucus production. Not only cigarette smoke can lead to mucus, but also excessive smoking itself is a trigger of phlegm production. Although phlegm is your throat is not a serious symptom which is more unpleasant than dangerous, it can be a symptom of an infection. If you suspect being ill with any of the diseases described in this article, it is crucial to visit a doctor since these illnesses can cause various dangerous health problems. Furthermore, you should visit a doctor as soon as possible if you find blood in your mucus. Even if you are suffering from phlegm which is not connected with any viral or bacterial infection, you d better treat it because in some cases, it irritates and blocks the bronchial tubes, This will make you rather susceptible to secondary upper respiratory infections. The Best Remedies for Getting Rid of Mucus Fast You will find a lot of useful methods which will definitely help you to get rid of your problems with excessive mucus production. Find the most comfortable one and follow it until you get rid of phlegm completely. You can also combine several remedies in order to MediaFamily.org Copyright 2018, All Rights Reserved 3

4 get better results. 1. Steam Inhalation Steam is one of the best and simplest remedies which will help you to get rid of phlegm quickly. Inhaling steam can widen your nasal passages and make thick mucus thinner. As a result, you will be able to get it out of your system easily. In order to perform steam inhalation, you should boil some water and stand over a bowl with this water for at least ten minutes. Put towel on your head which will prevent steam from going away quickly while omitting your nose. Inhale the steam deeply. You can perform this remedy several times a day. You can also add up to three drops if some essential oils for example tea tree oil, lavender oil, peppermint oil or eucalyptus oil. These oils have antimicrobial properties which will also cleanse your nasal passages off various infections. If you do not have time for preparing this set for inhalation, you can simple take a steam shower twice a day. In order to do it, you will need to stay in the closed bathroom full of steam for at least ten minutes. Yet, you should be careful and not leave your house right after taking such a shower. Your organism will be warmed and it can become rather vulnerable to cold temperatures. Therefore, do not take a steam shower right before going to work especially in the winter. Yu can use it after coming from work and repeat it before going to bed. 2. Salt Water Salt water is an especially useful remedy for everyone who is suffering from mucus because of infections. Warm water will help you to sooth your irritated throat whereas salt is one of the most effective antimicrobial natural remedies. This method is also especially beneficial for everyone who has some problems with throat. The best way to apply salt water is to gargle with it. You should take a teaspoon of salt and add it to 250 ml of warm water. Then, you need to gargle with the solution for several minutes. The procedure should be repeated at least twice a day. MediaFamily.org Copyright 2018, All Rights Reserved 4

5 3. Lemon Juice Lemon juice is a very good product for anyone who is suffering from various infections and especially for those, who is experiencing phlegm in the throat. First of all, this fruit can loosen your phlegm. Second of all, it has very strong antibacterial properties. Finally, lemon juice is rich in vitamin C which is a perfect product for boosting your immune system. One of the simplest ways in which you can use lemon against phlegm is cutting a slice of it and sprinkling it with a bit of pepper and salt. Then, you should suck the slice for several minutes. The remedy is especially good for thickening your phlegm. Another way of using lemon juice is just squeezing half a lemon and drinking the juice. Since it is extremely sour, it will help you to get rid of infections in your throat and you will feel a quick relief from throat irritation. Finally, you can prepare tasty lemonade which will help you to get rid of phlegm. Take a glass f hot water and add there a tablespoon of honey and two tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix everything and drink the lemonade. Warm water with honey will soothe your throat whereas lemon will help you to get rid of mucus. Yet, you should remember that hot water reduces other positive properties of honey and lemon such as vitamins. If you would like to benefit from the vitamins which are present in these products, you should add honey and lemon juice to water which is below 40 C. Higher temperature damages the structure of the majority of vitamins, especially vitamin C. 4. Honey You have read about the lemonade made of lemon juice and honey. It is also useful to know about some other ways in which you can use the antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties of this absolutely fantastic product. For example, you can consume honey with black pepper. Black pepper will help you to reduce the infection because of its antimicrobial properties. Just add a pinch of black pepper to a tablespoon of honey and eat this mixture several times a day. You can also consume honey with pure water. As it has already been said, you can use warm water with honey, although it shouldn t be too hot since it can reduce the beneficial MediaFamily.org Copyright 2018, All Rights Reserved 5

6 properties of honey. Furthermore, it is recommended to avoid hot water if you are suffering from throat diseases since high temperature can irritate the throat tissues even more. 5. Ginger You certainly know about the beneficial properties of ginner. This product is widely used for treating respiratory tract infections as well as throat infections. Ginger shows strong antimicrobial activity which is combined with its natural capacity of decongestion. What should you do in order to use this product properly? You can add several fresh slices of ginger to a cup filled with boiled water. Leave the ginger in the water for several minutes in order to allow its useful substances to get into the water. Then, you can add two teaspoons of honey to this tea. You can also add a slice lemon or lemon juice in order to increase its positive properties as well as to improve the taste of the beverage. Of course, you should wait a bit until the temperature of this lemonade becomes a bit lower before adding honey or lemon to the ginger tea. You can drink this tea several times a day. You can simply chew slices of raw ginger or add this product to your dishes in order to benefit from its useful properties. 6. Onion Beyond a shadow of a doubt, it is difficult to imagine treating cold or flu without onion. Of course, this vegetable has very strong antibiotic properties which can be used as a remedy in case of various illnesses. In addition to it, onion can decrease the inflammation and helps to get rid of phlegm. Adding raw onion to your diet will also boost your immune system which will make you more resistant to various health problems. You can prepare a special onion mixture for problems with mucus and throat. You should take an onion and chop it. Then, you will need to add two tablespoons of sugar to this onion and leave it for approximately half an hour. You will be surprised to see how quickly onion gives its juice out while reacting with sugar. You can take several tablespoons of this juice as a remedy or just drink the whole amount of juice at a time. Then, you should add a bit of warm water, mix it with the juice and drink the remainders. MediaFamily.org Copyright 2018, All Rights Reserved 6

7 Remember that this remedy is also extremely good for treating the inflammation of bladder. Once you get the first symptoms of the illness, prepare the onion juice and drink it several times a day. 7. Turmeric If you would like to find a natural antimicrobial product which can be used for treating excessive production f phlegm, you should use turmeric. Turmeric will reduce the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria and boost your immune system. One of the easiest way of using turmeric is swallowing half a spoon of the product with a glass of water. If you decide to consume turmeric in such a way, you will need to take it at least twice a day. Another popular option for eating turmeric is drinking it with a glass of hot milk. You can add there a whole teaspoon of turmeric. This milk can be consumed before having breakfast and going to bed. There is one more way in which you can use turmeric powder effectively for treating mucus and throat infections. Take a glass of warm water and add there a teaspoon of salt and a tablespoon of turmeric. Then, you should gargle with the mixture for several minutes. Repeat the procedure at least three times a day. As far as you can see this remedy is similar to the one with warm water and salt. Yet, adding turmeric will increase the useful properties of salt. 8. Chicken Soup You can also consume chicken soup twice a day in order to get rid of mucus. Do not buy a ready soup since it will have a lot of preservatives. These preservatives can irritate your throat even more. Warm chicken soup will help you to make the mucus thinner and get rid of it completely. Add some garlic, ginger or onion in order to increase the useful properties of this remedy. 9. Cayenne Pepper You have already learnt about the ways in which black pepper can help you to treat various throat infections which are triggering the excessive production of mucus. You can also use MediaFamily.org Copyright 2018, All Rights Reserved 7

8 cayenne pepper instead of black pepper. Cayenne pepper is a perfect remedy for opening your nasal passages allowing you to get rid of both nasal and throat congestion. In addition to it, cayenne pepper reduces the chest pain and throat irritation. Prepare special mixture for treating your health problems of cayenne pepper, ginger, honey and apple cider vinegar. First, grate a bit of fresh ginger. Then, add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper. You should also ass a tablespoon of honey and the same amount of apple cider vinegar. Finally, add two tablespoons of pure water to this mixture. This product should be consumed at least three times a day. In addition to it, you should cayenne pepper to other food in order to benefit from its properties. 10. White Pepper Apart from cayenne pepper and black pepper, you can also use white pepper for treating your throat infections and reducing the amount of phlegm in your throat. In order to benefit from the properties of white pepper, you can mix it with honey. Take a tablespoon of honey and half a spoon of white pepper. It is advised to heat the mixture for approximately five minutes and eat it three times a day. 11. Carrots If you are suffering from any infection which is causing the production of phlegm, you should try consuming more carrots as well. Raw carrots are widely known for having a huge amount of useful substances for your health. Carrots have a lot of antioxidants as well as vitamin C which will boost your immune system and make your organism more resistant to various health problems. Providing you would like to benefit from the properties of carrots, you can consume raw vegetables or prepare fresh juice. For example, you can extract juice from four or five carrots and add a bit of water in order to make the juice thinner. You can add two teaspoons of natural honey to this beverage. Mix the solution well and drink it several times a day. MediaFamily.org Copyright 2018, All Rights Reserved 8

9 Tips for Treating Mucus If you would like to get rid of mucus fast, it will be better for you to avoid milk products which increase the production of phlegm. It is also recommended not to consume soy products, for example, soy milk or tofu which can make your mucus thicker. It will be more difficult to get rid of such phlegm. It will be sensible to stay away from various chemicals including cigarette smoke, paint fumes as well as chemical household cleaners. All of these things can trigger irritation of your nose and throat which will lead to even more mucus. Of course, you shouldn t smoke at all. Red meat as well as fatty fried foods can also make the production of mucus more excessive. Thus, you should avoid such products and dishes. Obviously, it will be sensible to avoid cold foods and drinks since they can irritate your throat. Yet, you can also avoid too hot products which can irritate the throat as well. Finally, you shouldn t drink alcohol which triggers the production of mucus as well. Remember that you shouldn t swallow the phlegm in throat. Cough up the mucus any time you feel such an urge. You should eat more products which help to reduce the production of mucus. For example, pineapples, pumpkin and grapefruit will help you to reduce the amount of phlegm in your throat. In addition to it, you should drink more water during a day which will help you to make the mucus less tick. Of course, you should keep the area of your neck warm all the time. How to Get Rid of Mucus in Throat Fast: Best Remedies 5 (100%) 1 vote MediaFamily.org Copyright 2018, All Rights Reserved 9

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