16. Steam
Steam’s heat and moisture help break up
and dissolve mucus. Follow either of these remedies 2 or 3 times daily until
the congestion goes away.
1.
Fill a bowl with very
hot water. Put in a few drops of eucalyptus or peppermint essential oil. Inhale
its steam by placing your face over the bowl a towel over your head. Hold this
position and inhale the steam as long as you can and breathe deeply.
17. Steamy Shower
Take a hot shower and breathe in the
steam vapors for 5 minutes. Bathing with hot water helps in loosening of mucus
that is stuck in the throat and lungs. It works in a similar way to drinking
hot water and treats chest congestion at a faster pace.
18. Mustard Plaster
Mustard plaster is effective against
several respiratory infections, like bronchitis, chest congestion, etc. For
preparing a mustard plaster, mix 1 tbsp of dry mustard with 4 tbsp of flour.
Add a little water to it to make a runny paste. Apply some olive oil and spread
a coat of mustard plaster on the chest. Alternatively, spread mustard paste on
a clean muslin cloth and place it onto the chest. Leave it as it is until it
cools down.
Warning - Remove the plaster immediately if it causes a burning
sensation.
19. Herbal Tea
Herbal teas are very helpful source for
providing relief from chest congestion. Tea brewed from a variety of herbs like
chamomile, ginger, etc. is very beneficial. Anti-inflammatory properties of
herbal tea deal with the bacteria that cause congestion.
20. Black Coffee
Black coffee is also an effective
remedy for congestion. When you suffer shortness of breath and cough, have two
or three cups of black coffee. The presence of caffeine in coffee acts as a
medication against shortness of breath and clears mucus.
21. Bay Leaf
1.
Prepare tea from bay
leaves. Take fresh bay leaves and put them into a cup of boiling water. Leave
it for soaking for some time. Strain it and drink it warm.
2.
Combine some bay
leaves with hot water and let it to a boil for some time. Strain the mix. Next,
dip a clean cloth in the strained water and place it on the chest to get relief
from chest congestion.
22. Garlic oil
Application of cayenne extract or
garlic oil to the chest can also give relief from congestion.
23. Parsley
Parsley is another herb that can help
assuage chest congestion by releasing histamines in the body and fighting
infections. Parsley leaves can be chewed plain also.
24. Chickweed
Drink chickweed or liquorice tea for
mucus in the respiratory tract.
25. More Tips
1.
Drinking chicken soup
may help ease chest congestion as it reduces inflammation in the lungs.
2.
Avoid drinking
alcohol to a great extent and quit smoking to get relief from chest congestion.
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