Things You'll Need:
- Medication
- Humidifier
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Step 1
Drink water to thin mucus in the chest. Liquids can loosen mucus and clear congestion. Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, to flush toxins and alleviate congestion.
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Step 2
Fight mucus with a decongestant. To remedy the accumulation of mucus in the chest, take a decongestant available without a prescription at your local drug store. Take as instructed.
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Step 3
Talk to you doctor about cough suppressants. Taking a cough suppressant when battling a cold or flu can aggravate congestion and cause the build-up of mucus. Speak with a pharmacist or doctor to see if a cough suppressant is right for you.
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Step 4
Limit use of cigarettes. Smoking with chest congestion can prompt the production of excess mucus or phlegm. Avoid cigarettes and other tobacco products to control and thin mucus.
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Step 5
Use a vapor rub on your chest. Apply a thin coating of vapor rub to your chest to remedy congestion and ease coughing.
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Step 6
Modify the air in your home. Moist, warm air is an effective remedy for chest congestion. Increase the moisture in your home with a humidifier, or breathe in steam from a hot shower to thin mucus and ease congestion.
