Drink plenty of water
Use warm fluids like tea or broth
Inhale steam from a hot shower or bowl of hot water
Use a humidifier
Cough deeply to clear mucus
Practice controlled huff coughing
Try chest physiotherapy or postural drainage
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Limit exposure to dust, fumes, and strong odors
Use saline nasal spray if mucus is coming from the nose
Take over-the-counter expectorants if appropriate
Stay physically active as tolerated
Sleep with your head elevated
Seek medical care if you have shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, or bloody mucus