TRIBUNJAMBI.COM – When coughing sometimes there is phlegm that is difficult to remove from the throat.
Coughing does make a person uncomfortable. One of the causes is the presence of annoying phlegm.
Sputum can also be itchy and uncomfortable.
Phlegm is actually mucus produced in the lungs and lower respiratory tract.
Reporting from Medical News Today, the phlegm functions as a protective mucous membrane so it doesn’t dry out and is protected from allergens, viruses, and bacteria.
Also read: Coughing up phlegm can be a sign of lung infection, pay attention to the color of mucus
Although a healthy body needs phlegm, excessive mucus production makes a person uncomfortable.
Causes of disease can increase the production of phlegm in the throat, including:
- Infections such as the common cold or flu due to a virus
- Allergy
- Irritation of the nose, throat, or lungs
- Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Diseases that attack the lungs such as pneumonia, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc.
Production of mucus or phlegm can also increase in some conditions, such as:
- Low humidity or dry room
- Drink less or less fluids
- Certain drug side effects
- Smoke.
- Excessive stubborn phlegm often makes a person want to remove it from the body.
Here are some ways to remove stubborn phlegm from the throat naturally:
1. Keep the air humidity
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