Mucus is secreted in the respiratory organs constantly, even in a healthy body. It is designed for natural cleansing from ingested dust, microbes and virus cells.
Excess sputum in the lungs appears against a background of various pathological processes and inflammations. Depending on the factors that provoke its production, mucus may contain pus and blood.
Causes and symptoms of sputum production in the lungs
Diseases that cause the emergence of an abundant amount of secretory fluid:
- asthma;
- bronchitis;
- pulmonary edema;
- pneumonia, including croupiform form;
- flu;
- abscess of the lungs ;
- cancer tumor;
- myocardial infarction;
- the smoker's bronchitis;
- allergic reactions;
- obstruction of the lungs;
- tuberculosis.
An indispensable sign of producing sputum is cough. It can be both dry and wet. In accordance with the pathology that causes the formation of mucus, additionally there are such symptoms:
- increased body temperature;
- pain in the chest and head;
- drowsiness and weakness;
- noise during breathing;
- hoarseness of voice.
How to get rid of phlegm in the lungs without medication?
Facilitate the removal of a viscous secret following measures:
- walks in the open air;
- abundant consumption of warm liquid;
- inhalation;
- drainage gymnastics;
- humidification of air in the room;
- special massage;
- breathing exercises.
Sputum is also treated in the lungs with natural remedies, for example:
- juice of aloe with honey;
- decoction of licorice root;
- chamomile tea;
- coniferous infusions;
- oatmeal with honey;
- herbal preparations;
- a mixture of horseradish, onion and radish juice with honey;
- tea with raspberry or cherry jam;
- yolk, whipped with sugar;
- decoction of pine cones.
How to clear sputum-free medications?
If the standard methods of excreting mucus are ineffective, you should turn to traditional medicine.
Before selecting a medicine, it is important to visit a pulmonologist to establish the cause of the described pathology. In this case, it is desirable to pass sputum for analysis and bacterial culture, which allows to detect the presence of pathogenic microbes in the lungs, as well as their sensitivity to various types of antibiotics.
Depending on the nature of the cough, either antitussive drugs are prescribed (Sinekod, Eucabal, Kodelak, Libexin), or expectorant medications (ATSTS, Gedelix, Bromhexin , Ambroxol). Additionally, symptomatic therapy is performed.