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How do you loosen up mucus?

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Put a really warm wash cloth on his or her nose to reduce swelling from blowing and loosen up the mucus.


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What is an agent that dissolves mucus?

An example of an agent that dissolves mucus is an expectorant medication, such as guaifenesin. Guaifenesin works by helping to loosen and thin mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up and clear from the respiratory system. It is commonly used to relieve symptoms of chest congestion and cough associated with conditions like the common cold or respiratory infections.


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Mucus pills work by breaking up the mucus and when it is broken loose you cough it up.


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Gargling with warm salt water can help loosen mucus in the throat, making it easier to expel. However, it may not completely get rid of mucus, especially if it's a persistent issue. Drinking plenty of fluids and using a humidifier may also help alleviate mucus buildup.


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An antihistamine, for example "Benadryl" is a histamine blocker. It blocks cells normal reaction to them like a runny nose or itching, etc. It is normally recommended for allergy symptoms like a runny nose, itching, etc. Therefore, it will likely not do anything to help your cough or your cough-symptoms. Decongestants, like Sudafed, are given to loosen up the mucus and phlegm in the nose and throat. When your head feels all stuffed up and you feel you cannot breathe, you may need a decongestant. This will cause a lot of the mucus to loosen up so you can blow your nose and much of it comes out. For a cough, it is more likely that you would be recommended a combination of a decongestant with an expectorant. This type of medication loosens up mucus and phlegm and helps you cough it up or blow it out.


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Why do you always feel like you have to cough up mucus but you never can get any up?

A genetic disorder called 'Cystic Fibrosis', maybe responsible for the over production of mucus. Otherwise, production of mucus is your bodies reaction to dust or other elements that could damage the lungs. The part of the airway that allows the mucus to move up, is called the cilia (tiny hairs that brush the mucus up away from the lungs) which may be damaged not allowing the mucus to travel up and out the airway. The cause of not being able to get rid of mucus or it being too thick could also be because of your water intake. The higher the intake, the thinner the mucus and also the more regularly the mucus is cleaned.


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