If you are drinking milk, stop. Milk causes all kinds of phlegm problems. Almond milk, oatmeal milk or rice milk are much better substitutes. Pizza and other products with cheese are also culprits.

If you have phelgm and do not have dairy in your diet, I believe that cayenne and apple cider vinegar are very helpful. Cayenne raise the btu's of your body and elimantes phlegm. When the phlegm is gone, back off on the cayenne. When I get phlegm, I amp it up with cayenne and jalepenos and it goes away.

For longer term relief, I would suggest a teaspoon of raw apple cider vinegar with a dash of cinnamon three times a day until the phlegm quits coming back. You can add apple cider vinegar to a strong juice like carrot juice or pomogrenete juice to take the edge off of sharp taste and with the juice you get the added benefit of the juiced fruits and veggies as well. Supefood is also a great store purchased drink to take with
acv.

Hi Unseen :)

When mucus is too thick, it is a sign there has been some lung damage, either from polutants from chemicals or, effects from damage left over from an illness such as bacterial pneumonia.
In some cases, it is part of a more sensitive aging in an environment.

You may want to try Guai (Guaifenesin). It thins the mucus and makes it flow better, so it can clean the lung tissues more efficiently.

I would suggest the 600mg tablets.

Areyou getting enough water with Sea Salt , to keep things flowing. I find when I have phlegm when I don't drink enough water..

Sand

Thanks to everyone who's offered advice. I'll consider your suggestions. Any more tips from anyone are welcome.

To the person who asked if I get enough Sea Salt and water, I think so. I've usually got a bottle of water nearby, and Sea Salt is the only kind I use.

Hello,

Please repost your message on the Ask Barefoot Herbalist Forum . He can help you. Look for responses under screen name 'MH'.

Best wishes to you.