Take slow, deep breaths through your nose
Hold the breath for a moment
Cough from deep in your chest, not from your throat
Use a strong, controlled cough
Repeat the cough if mucus is still present
Drink warm fluids to help loosen mucus
Stay hydrated throughout the day
Use steam or a humidifier to moisten airways
Sit upright or lean slightly forward while coughing
Try huff coughing by exhaling forcefully with an open mouth
Avoid smoking and irritants
Seek medical care if mucus is bloody, persistent, or hard to clear