Phlegm in Chest | Home Remedies for Phlegm

What Causes Phlegm in Chest

Phlegm in chest can be a clinical syndrome which many individuals develop in response to long-continued action of various types of irritant on the bronchial mucosa. The most important of these is tobacco smoke, but they also include dust, smoke and fumes occurring as specific occupational hazards or as part of a general atmospheric pollution in industrial cities and towns. Infection is sometimes the precipitating factor in the onset of chronic bronchitis, but its main role is in aggravating the established condition.
The disorder occurs most commonly in middle and late adult life and more males are affected.

Streptococci pneumoniae and /or hemophilus influenzae are isolated in most cases. These organisms become more numerous during acute attack.

Phlegm in chest has to be thoroughly investigated and proper diagnosis has to be done as to what is the cause of it. This can be a sign of a chronic lung disorder such as chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis (lung collapse), tuberculosis etc.

How to get rid of Phlegm in Chest

• Bronchial irritation must be reduced (smoking to be stopped completely if the person is smoker) to a minimum. Dusty and smoke laden atmosphere should be avoided.
• Steam inhalation is very good in this condition as it helps in expectoration of phlegm.
• Curd and sour things are to be avoided.
• Do not venture out in cold wind and rain as it may aggravate the condition.

Home remedies for Phlegm in Chest

• The decoction prepared from basil leaves, ginger and black pepper powder, by taking one teaspoon each and adding it to one and a half cup of water. Boil it till the quantity is reduced to half. Add a little sugar or honey and take this preparation three times a day, about 20-25ml each time.
• Glycyrrhiza, chewed over a period of an hour gives relief by helping in expectoration of phlegm.
• Extract approximately one teaspoon juice of ginger and mix with equal quantity of honey and take three times in a day. This proves effective in relieving cough and extraction of phlegm.

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