Sputum can be a symptom of various diseases from bronchitis and SARS to a banal allergy to the composition of the air, but there are universal ways to deal with it:
10. Drink more water
Water helps to remove harmful substances from the body, moisturizes the throat and helps exfoliate mucus from the throat. You need to drink warm water, a comfortable temperature is selected individually. Too cold or hot water is irritating to the mucous membranes and can cause deterioration. It is also better to drink a liquid with a good alkaline composition, for example, Borjomi or Essentuki mineral water.
9. Honey with lemon
Honey and lemon dissolved in warm water will not leave a single chance for pathogenic bacteria: honey has anti-inflammatory and thinning properties, in addition, it is a natural antiseptic; Lemon also has an antiseptic effect and, together with honey, is a powerful immunostimulant.
8. Pumpkin juice
Pumpkin juice has a restorative and anti-inflammatory effect on the body as a whole. Pumpkin juice syrup even treats brothitis.
7. Do inhalation
You can simply breathe steam - this helps to thin the mucus and warm the bronchi. The most effective will be inhalation using a nebulizer. The latter method will help to influence the focus of pathogenic bacteria and stimulate the muscles to expel mucus to the surface. In this case, special medications are used, but you can do with alkaline mineral water. It is important to remember that the temperature of the steam should not exceed 70 degrees, otherwise this method will not only not help, but also harm.
6. Sing
Although sputum does not contribute to the singing mood, but singing will help eliminate sputum. The vocal makes the throat vibrate, which contributes not only to the quickest dilution of the mucus, but also its excretion into the upper cavity of the throat. But do not overdo it, 2-4 minutes of active, but quiet singing per day will be enough.
5. Eat spicy
According to studies, spicy foods have a warming effect on the throat. Capsaicin, which is part of hot pepper, mustard, wasabi and horseradish, will disinfect the throat cavity. But you should not get carried away with spicy foods, as it is much more difficult to treat a throat that has been breathed in.
4. Turmeric
Another powerful antiseptic is the well-known seasoning. For general exposure, add it to food, for local to rinse. To prepare the solution you will need: a teaspoon of turmeric, half a teaspoon of salt and 200 ml. warm boiled water. The ingredients need to be mixed and allowed to brew a little. Rinse 2-3 times a day.
3. Stop smoking
Smoking exacerbates the negative effects of sputum. Since the movement of air through the respiratory tract is difficult with sputum, there are more harmful tobacco combustion products in the lungs, they settle on the capillaries, killing them and weakening the protective function. As a result, pathogenic bacteria multiply faster, and inflammation is more difficult to remove, which leads to complications. Therefore, abandon the bad habit at least for the duration of the disease.
2. Take a hot shower
So you warm the chest outside. After a shower, it will become easier for you to breathe, the main thing is to prevent drafts and dress warmly immediately after the end of water procedures.
1. Flush your nose
The nasal and throat cavities are very closely connected, therefore, hygiene of the nose will have a positive effect. You can rinse your nose with a special spray or syringe without a needle. You can use special formulations or a solution of furatsilina. You can also prepare the solution yourself from ordinary table salt.