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A loose, wet cough is the worst.Hacking up mucusis an unpleasant experience in and of itself — and it sounds pretty gnarly to boot. Soyou're already sick, and now you have to put up with getting the side eye fromanyone who hears youclear your throat. Even the experts know that phl...
If your cough is thick with phlegm, it helps to take a cough expectorant such as guaifenesin--found in Humibid, Mucinex, Robitussin Chest Congestion, and Tussin. These thin out the mucus, and the pretty part is you'll be able to cough it up.[6] 8 Relieve your cough with saline nas...
Step into a warm, steam-filled shower for around 10 minutes to help break up some of the phlegm. Then, move into a room filled with cool air (like a bedroom with an air conditioner running). The immediate transition may help minimize your cough for the time being.[19] If you have ...