Coughing up thick jelly like mucus can be caused by allergens, pet dander or pollen which the body is trying to get rid of.
However in some cases coughing up clear jelly like mucus can be a more serious condition such as viral pneumonia or viral bronchitis.
To sleep with mucus you should keep your head elevated so the mucus drains down the throat and also use a humidifier and take some honey before bed.
When you're dealing with mucus sleeping flat on your back or on your side can cause mucus to accumulate in your throat, which can trigger a cough.
To avoid this from happening you should stack a couple of pillows or use a wedge to lift your head and neck slightly.
And avoid elevating your head too much, as this could lead to neck pain and discomfort.
To cough up mucus stuck in your chest take some Mucinex or other mucus relief and then use the stomach muscles to forcefully expel the air which will help expel the mucus in your throat.
Also deep coughing is more effective in clearing mucus from your lungs and less tiring as well.
You can get the mucus in your throat to go away by taking some mucus relief such as Mucinex or Sudafed or by gargling with some warm salt water and drinking some water or warm tea and even using a humidifier or taking a hot shower with the steam.
Taking some Mucinex or gargling with some warm salt water and drinking some water can help to bring up mucus in the chest.
The fastest way to break up mucus in your chest is to take some Mucinex or gargle with some warm salt water and drink plenty of water.
You can drain mucus naturally by gargling with warm salt water, using a humidifier, taking a hot shower, using nasal spray, using a warm compress and drinking plenty of water or hot tea.
Elevating your head while you sleep or rest can also help to drain mucus.
You can get rid of mucus in your lungs naturally by gargling with warm salt water, taking a hot shower, using a humidifier, drinking plenty of water and some hot tea.
Turmeric and Honey can also help get rid of mucus in your lungs naturally.
The reason too much mucus is bad is because too much mucus can make it more difficult to breath and also increase the risk of infection that can further damage your lungs.
If you have chronic lung disease it means that you are much more likely to experience excess thick and sticky mucus in your lungs.
To loosen mucus you can buy Sudafed or Mucinex which works to loosen up the mucus and helps you clear it from your throat.
You can also gargle with some warm salt water or drink some water or warm tea to help clear the mucus in your throat.
Mucinex does help with phlegm as well as mucus in the throat and helps you cough it up easier to get rid of it.
Mucinex can dry you out and cause dry mouth, dry nose and dry throat if you take too much of it.
The most common side effects of Mucinex are stomach upset, vomiting, nausea, rash, headache and dizziness.
The symptoms you should have to take Mucinex are mucus or phlegm or chest congestion caused by allergies, common cold or infection.
The Mucinex medication is an expectorant which helps to loosen congestion in the chest and throat which makes it much easier for you to cough up the mucus through your mouth to get rid of it.
Mucinex does sometimes cause anxiety as anxiety is a possible side effect of Mucinex.
Other side effects of Mucinex include difficult and painful urination, trouble sleeping, shaking or tremors, irritability, nervousness, confusion, mood changes, mental changes, pounding heartbeat, irregular or fast heartbeat, fainting and dizziness.
If you notice any of these side effects when taking Mucinex you should tell your doctor.
You can overuse Mucinex which can lead to serious harm such as seizure, brain damage and in severe cases death if you overdose on Mucinex.
Mucinex should only be taken in proper dosages and when needed.
You should also drink plenty of fluids like water when taking Mucinex.
The best time to take Mucinex is in the morning or during the day as taking Mucinex at night can keep you up from coughing but you can take Mucinex any time of the day or night.
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.