How do I get rid of a persistent cough with phlegm?

How do I get rid of a persistent cough with phlegm?

Taking the following actions can help to eliminate excess mucus and phlegm:

1. Keeping the air moist.
2. Drinking plenty of fluids.
3. Applying a warm, wet washcloth to the face.
4. Keeping the head elevated.
5. Not suppressing a cough.
6. Discreetly getting rid of phlegm.
7. Using a saline nasal spray or rinse.
8. Gargling with salt water.

When should I be worried about a phlegmy cough?

Coughing is your body’s way of clearing your airways of mucus and irritants. Most coughs will resolve without treatment in two to three weeks. But if your cough lasts longer than three weeks, or you have other worrying symptoms, you should see a doctor.

Do you cough up phlegm with Covid?

This is usually a dry (unproductive) cough, unless you have an underlying lung condition that normally makes you cough up phlegm or mucus. However, if you have COVID-19 and start coughing up yellow or green phlegm (‘gunk’) then this may be a sign of an additional bacterial infection in the lungs that needs treatment.

Why have I got a persistent cough?

Dozens of conditions can cause a recurrent, lingering cough, but the lion’s share are caused by just five: postnasal drip, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), chronic bronchitis, and treatment with ACE inhibitors, used for high blood pressure.

How can I clear phlegm in my cough?

Getting Basic Care Clear phlegm or mucus from your throat by coughing. If an excess of mucus has made its home in your throat, it’s okay to evict it by coughing it up. Gargle with warm water and salt. Dissolve a teaspoon of salt into 8 ounces of lukewarm or warm water. Drink plenty of liquids during the day.

What causes persistent coughing?

Persistent coughs. A persistent cough may be caused by: a long-term respiratory tract infection, such as chronic bronchitis. asthma – this also usually causes other symptoms, such as wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. an allergy.

Why do I keep coughing up mucus?

When there is an accumulation of mucus, you tend to cough it up. Although the cause is often a response to a viral infection or an allergy, coughing up mucus could be an indication of a bacterial infection.

What your mucus says about your health?

Clear and runny. If you have clear and runny nasal mucus, that means you’re healthy. This type of mucus helps you get rid of pollutants and dust. It contains proteins and antibodies that fight the viruses and bacteria that may enter your nostrils.