A Complete Guide to Clearing Phlegm and Mucus from Your Chest and Throat

lungs to move mucus from the smaller airways into the larger ones, where it can be cleared more easily with a gentle cough.

Instructions

1. Sit upright and lean slightly forward.
2. Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose.
3. Hold your breath for 1 to 2 seconds.
4. Exhale quickly and forcefully with an open mouth, making a sound like you are fogging up a mirror. The exhale should be a “huff,” not a harsh cough.
5. Rest and repeat two to three times. You may need to follow a huff with

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