Drink plenty of water
Use warm fluids like tea or broth
Take deep breaths and cough from the diaphragm
Try huff coughing
Use steam from a hot shower or humidifier
Gargle warm salt water
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Sleep with your head elevated
Use an over-the-counter expectorant if appropriate
Clear your nose with saline spray or rinse
Stay active with light movement if possible
Seek medical care if mucus is bloody, severe, or long-lasting