The conditions that causes someone to have so much mucus include cystic fibrosis, COPD, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, smoking and bronchiectasis.
The disease that causes excessive mucus production is cystic fibrosis which is a disease that is caused by a defective gene which makes the body produce abnormally sticky and thick mucus.
The mucus from cystic fibrosis builds up in your breathing passages and lungs as well as the pancreas.
A natural remedy that dissolves mucus is gargling with warm salt water.
Take a sip of warm salt water and tilt your head slightly back and gargle for between 30 seconds to 60 seconds.
You can get rid of mucus by using a humidifier, taking a steamy shower, using a saline nasal spray, gargling with salt water, drinking plenty of water or even taking some mucus relief such as Mucinex.
The best decongestant for mucus relief is Mucinex and Mucinex DM as well as Sudafed PE and Afrin No Drip Severe Congestion.
The Mucinex that is best for mucus is Mucinex DM and Mucinex 12 hour 1200mg maximum strength.
People who should not take Mucinex are children less than 12 years of age or people with a persistent cough due to bronchitis, asthma, smoking or emphysema or other breathing issues.
The symptoms that Mucinex helps with is congestion and coughing due to mucus and phlegm and to also ease congestion caused by the common cold, allergies or infections.
Mucinex does get rid of mucus in the lungs and airways and helps to loosen and thin up the mucus so you can cough it up easier.
The organ that Mucinex affects is the airway and lungs and works by increasing the volume and lowers the viscosity of the phlegm that is produced in the lungs and airways.
Mucinex does have side effects which include vomiting, nausea, drowsiness and dizziness.
If you notice any of these side effects when taking Mucinex you should tell your doctor.
The reason Mucinex was recalled was because the information that was on the front labels of the Mucinex products did not match the information which was found on the back labels of the products.
You should take Mucinex overnight if you are having trouble sleeping due to coughing and the Mucus.
Mucinex is better to take at night if you're having trouble sleeping due to the mucus and coughing.
It's better to take Mucinex at night as it can help to reduce congestion and suppress cough at night which helps you sleep better.
However you can take Mucinex any time of the day or night whichever works for you.
The difference between Mucinex and Mucinex DM is that Mucinex is (guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine) is an expectorant/nasal decongestant combination, and Mucinex DM (guaifenesin and dextromethorphan) is an expectorant/cough suppressant combination.
The "DM" on Mucinex DM stands for dextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant.
It works to lessen cough by blocking your cough reflex.
Mucinex DM contains dextromethorphan and another ingredient called guaifenesin, which helps relieve cough.
Note that Mucinex DM is different than Mucinex D.
Mucinex works by thinning and loosening the mucus in your airways which clears congestion and makes it easier to cough up the mucus and breath easier.
The best medicine for mucus is Mucinex or other expectorants which help to thin the mucus and phlegm and make it easier to cough up.
You can also use Vicks Vapor Rub to help with mucus.
Or even Sudafed can also help to dry mucus out in the throat, nose and chest.
You can tell if mucus is coming from your lungs or your throat as mucus is thinner than phlegm and comes from the sinus and nose.
However phlegm is what comes from the throat and lungs and is thicker.
Mucus is usually clear, gray, or white. Green or yellow mucus may be a sign of an infection.
Brown mucus can affect people who smoke and those with black lung disease, which results from exposure to coal dust.
If your mucus in your throat is not going away it's likely you have postnasal drip or a common cold, allergies or sinusitis.
Postnasal drip is the most common cause of mucus in your throat which does not go away.
Bananas increase mucus as bananas stimulate mucus production from your stomach lining.
Apples can help reduce mucus because they are high in fiber and high in fiber fruits help to reduce mucus in the throat.
Garlic and radishes also help reduce mucus.
Lemon juice does clear up mucus as it helps to break the mucus up.
Lemon and lemon juice can clear phlegm and break up phlegm and mucus and help you expel it easier and quicker.
The fruit juice that is good for phlegm is Pineapple Juice which helps to dissolve mucus and soothe the throat.
The fastest way to get mucus out of the lungs is to do a deep cough and take some mucus relief medication.
You can also eat some spicy food and use a humidifier or take a hot shower to help loosen the mucus or phlegm or even drink some hot tea.
You should be worried about phlegm in your throat if it gets worse or does not clear up or if the phlegm also has blood or other colors to it that could indicate an infection.
However most phlegm is nothing to worry about and will clear up on it's own within a few days to around 10 days or so.
Infected phlegm will look red, pink or bloody or could be green or yellowish in color.
If you're coughing up blood or the phlegm is red or pink then you should see a doctor.
The signs that your phlegm or mucus are serious is if it comes up as a yellowish-green color or there is blood in the phlegm or mucus.
If you cough up thick, greenish-yellow phlegm then or are wheezing or have a fever you should see a doctor.
Things that dissolve mucus in the lungs naturally are spicy foods, drinking water, using a saline nasal spray, cayenne pepper, garlic, cardamom, pineapple, onions and ginger.
Foods that get rid of phlegm and mucus are onions, spicy foods, pineapple, cardamom, garlic, cayenne Pepper and Ginger.
You can get rid of long term mucus in your throat by using a saline nasal spray, using a humidifier, drinking plenty of water, warm tea, performing breathing exercises and keeping your head elevated at night.
Also taking some mucus relief medication can also help to get the mucus out of your throat.
You can have so much mucus or excess mucus due to a cold, or sinus infection.
Most times excess mucus will clear up on it's own but if not you may need to see a doctor.
Allergies being out in the cold and eating spicy food can also cause excess mucus.
When you feel like you have mucus stuck in your throat all the time it's most often caused by postnasal drip.
When the mucus starts to build up or trickle down the back of your throat it's known as postnasal drip.
Acid reflux, allergies and infections can cause postnasal drip.
Clearing mucus from the body can take between 7 to 10 days although sometimes the mucus may clear within a few days if it's not too severe.
The herbs that get rid of mucus in the body are stinging nettle, cardamom, Mullein, Elderberry, Cayenne Pepper, Echinacea, Rosemary, Garlic, Horehound, Turmeric, Licorice, Oregano, Eucalyptus, Thyme and Peppermint.
If you have phlegm or mucus you should not drink milk until you get rid of the phlegm or mucus as drinking milk can make the phlegm or mucus worse and even other dairy products should be avoided while you're dealing with mucus and phlegm.