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Treatment for phlegm

How to get rid of phlegm?
(22 Aug 2007)

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Phlegm is greenish sticky thick mucus that drips from the back of your throat when you have a cold. To get rid of phlegm it is important to get rid of cold too. 


Try these home remedies for treating phlegm - 

  • Boil the water and add 2 drops of eucalyptus oil in it.


    Take steam from this boiling water. This will help to sooth your throat; ease your cold and phlegm.
  • Warm water gargle with salt will also help to a greater extent.


  • Drink milk with ½ tsp of turmeric powder or fresh turmeric and a pinch of salt twice daily, in the morning and before going to bed.
  • Hot and little spicy vegetable soups or chicken broth with added garlic will also help to sooth your throat.
  • Try to spill the phlegm out whenever possible.
answered by S P on 30 Aug 2007, 4:43:04

 

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