Phlegm in the throat (chronic secretion in the throat) is a secretion or fluid that the body produces from secretion-producing glands in the respiratory tract lining of the nose, throat, and trachea. It helps to maintain moisture and trap foreign substances such as germs, pollen, dust, etc. Normally, phlegm is clear and colorless. However, if the respiratory tract is abnormal, the phlegm will change color from before. And what usually follows after having phlegm is coughing, which is the body’s response to eliminate things that block the respiratory tract. When phlegm occurs, coughing with phlegm follows.
What diseases can the color of phlegm indicate?
Clear phlegm, This color of phlegm is mucus that comes out of the nose, which is caused by a viral infection. It may be caused by the following diseases:
- Influenza
- Allergy
- Bronchitis
- White phlegm
- Bronchitis
- Lung Disease
- Acid reflux disease
Green, cloudy, or pale yellow phlegm, It indicates that the body has a bacterial infection, which may be caused by the following diseases:
- Sinusitis
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Cystic fibrosis
- Allergy
Red or brown phlegm, This type of phlegm is often a sign that there is blood in your phlegm. Blood in phlegm is usually the result of irritation and drying of the tissues in your airways, caused by excessive rubbing, UFABET, wiping, or blowing your nose.
- Lung abscess
- Pulmonary embolism
- Lung cancer
- tuberculosis
- Dust Lung Disease
To get rid of phlegm, many people may focus on using medicine first. But in fact, we can use natural methods to deal with annoying phlegm. The easiest way is to drink enough water. Try to sip water throughout the day, especially warm water, which will help reduce the thickness of phlegm, making it easier for the body to expel it. Another thing that helps is gargling with salt water for about 30-60 seconds. This method keeps the throat moist, making phlegm easier to expel. In addition, there are herbs that have properties to reduce phlegm, such as ginger, garlic, cloves, licorice, lemon, and honey. They can be used in cooking or made into drinks, but be careful not to make the taste too strong.
In addition to gargling, drinking and eating, we can also take care of our living spaces to reduce the stimulation of phlegm. This may be using a humidifier to prevent dehydration in the throat. Another thing to do is to change your daily behavior to avoid factors that may trigger phlegm, such as avoiding pollen, dust, smoke, chemicals or cigarette smoke.