Drink plenty of water
Use a humidifier or steam inhalation
Take deep breaths and cough forcefully
Try huff coughing
Sit upright and avoid lying flat
Move around and do light exercise
Use saline nasal spray or rinse
Gargle warm salt water
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Avoid dust, strong odors, and other irritants
Use prescribed inhalers or medications as directed
Try chest physiotherapy or postural drainage
Seek medical care if mucus is thick, bloody, persistent, or comes with trouble breathing or fever