Warm liquids thin mucus instantly.
Chicken soup, vegetable broth, or ginger-garlic soup hydrate your body and keep mucus from thickening.
8. Hydration and Herbal Teas
Drink plenty of warm water, chamomile tea, mint tea, or thyme tea.
These herbs help open the airways and calm irritated sinuses.
Lifestyle Tips to Reduce Mucus and Prevent Rhinitis
Use a humidifier, especially at night.
Avoid smoking and dusty environments.
Sleep with your head elevated.
Reduce dairy temporarily if it increases mucus for you.
Consume foods rich in vitamin C (orange, kiwi, pineapple).
Take warm showers to loosen congestion.
Small daily habits make respiratory symptoms easier to manage.
Final Thoughts
Excess mucus, phlegm, and rhinitis can be uncomfortable, but with the right home remedies, you can naturally relieve congestion, open your airways, and restore easy breathing. Remedies like eucalyptus steam, honey-lemon, ginger tea, and saline rinses are simple yet powerful ways to reduce inflammation and clear mucus safely.
