- 1). Gargle with salt water to dry and clear mucus in the throat. Warm up an 8 oz. glass or cup of water in the microwave and add about 1 tsp. of salt. Gargle the mixture several times a day to help postnasal drip and soothe a sore throat associated with mucus.
- 2). Thin out mucus with a humidifier. It's harder to expel or cough up thick mucus in the back of the throat. Use a humidifier to dilute and clear mucus in the throat.
- 3). Drink lots of liquids. Water and juices also dilute and help thin mucus from postnasal drip.
- 4). Use a saline nasal solution. Buy saline nasal spray from a drugstore and use the medication as instructed to get rid of excess mucus in the throat.
- 5). Take cold, allergy or sinus medication. Take over the counter medications as directed to reduce mucus production and stop postnasal drainage.
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