How Do You Clear Mucus From The Lungs?
Some mucus in the lungs is normal and necessary for a healthy chest and keeping dirt and other unwanted particles from entering the lungs. However, certain diseases, from a minor cold to much more serious cystic fibrosis, can cause too much mucus production and make clearing the lungs–and even breathing–difficult. Difficulty clearing mucus can lead to infections in the airways. Follow this advice from the Salisbury Hospital to learn how to clear mucus from the lungs and when to consult a physician. Take gentle, relaxed breaths. Breathe normally, not too deeply, relaxing your shoulders and chest. This will help calm your body and get control of your breathing. Breathe deeply. Take in a slow, long breath, placing your hand on your belly to feel the rise and fall of your breath. You should not rush these breaths, but let them happen at a slow, natural pace. Huff. With a wide-open mouth, as though you were blowing hot air onto a mirror to watch it cloud up, huff gently and long enough to
