Sputum
It is a liquid produced by the mucous membranes. Its production is confined to the respiratory tract, except the nasal passages. It is essentially a gel material made up of sugary proteins and fats. Its composition varies depending on the climate, genetics and immune system condition. It has a pale, dark yellow or green color. The infection of contaminated air, and the result of excessive use of harmful substances such as influenza, cold, pneumonia, bacterial infections, the access of toxic and toxic substances to the throat and throat areas, asthma Sometimes the sputum is infected with diseases such as intestinal parasitic larvae that cause TB. These diseases may be benign as bronchitis.
Ways to get rid of phlegm
- Tea and Lemon: Drinking warm water with lemon juice, and two teaspoons of tea helps get rid of sputum. The acidity of the lemon acts to break the mucus. A tablespoon of honey can be added to the mixture and contributes greatly to the process.
- Spicy Foods: Rich foods contribute to a variety of spices, and their role is gradually reduced, such as radish and pepper.
- Warm questions: Both warm water and chicken soup are considered to be substances that break mucus stuck in the throat.
- Gargle: The gargle is done using a mixture of warm water with half a teaspoon of salt, and a little mixture is placed in the throat area with the head lifted to the top, and start gargling.
- Toasted bread: Eating this food is good for breaking the sputum and carrying it from the throat to the stomach to get rid of it easily.
- Cider and vinegar: This mixture is not desirable for many people, so it is advisable to drink it as soon as possible, then wait for 5 to 10 seconds to make sure that it has been tasted, and then drink a little water.
- stop smoking: Smoke causes a large amount of mucus, and this is done by drying the vocal cords that increase the amount of sputum.
- Minimizing the intake of dairy products: These products contain a large proportion of fat that increases the thickness of sputum.
- Avoid Exposure to Vapors and Hazardous Chemicals: There are many of these items that should not be exposed, which cause an increase in the size of the pigmented and can not be treated as paint vapors, which cause harm to the function of the respiratory system in the body.
- Hot water showers: These water and the resulting vapors help reduce the thickness of the phlegm in the throat.