If you’re looking for a 2-ingredient home remedy for mucus, a commonly used option is warm water with honey.
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1 cup warm water
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1–2 teaspoons honey
Stir and sip slowly. Honey may soothe an irritated throat and reduce coughing, but it doesn’t literally “clear” mucus from the lungs. Staying hydrated can help make mucus easier to cough up.
Avoid honey for children under 1 year old. If you have difficulty breathing, chest pain, coughing up blood, or persistent/worsening symptoms, seek medical care.
