QuestionI have phlem in my throat off and on each day, I hate to have this when my children is here, is there anything to clear this out of my throat, I don't have a cough nor spit up blood or anyting else but I do take medication for high blood pressure, celebrex, gastrointestinal problems,Lipitor, could any of these medications or problems have anything to do with this problem I have? I hate to have phlem in my neck. Thank You.
AnswerHi Janie and thanks for writing,
To reduce phlegm you should drink 6-8 glasses of water each day, and add lemon to your water, tea, salads etc as it helps break phlegm up too.
Eucalyptus oil acts as an expectorant (loosens phlegm in the respiratory passages). For this reason, it is commonly used to treat colds and coughs. It can be found in many lozenges, cough syrups, and vapor baths throughout the United States and Europe. Herbalists recommend the use of fresh leaves in teas and gargles to soothe sore throats and treat bronchitis and sinusitis. Ointments containing eucalyptus leaves are also applied to the nose and chest to relieve congestion. Eucalyptus oil helps loosen phlegm, so many herbal practitioners recommend inhaling eucalyptus vapors to help treat bronchitis, coughs, and the flu.
from: http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsConditions/Coughcc.html
I hope this helps and I wish you happy holidays,
Margot
