2006-10-20 09:46:48 · 9 answers · asked by Jesse 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
But if someone is choking on their phlegm then what is the quickest way to get it out, or to loosen the phlegm?
2006-10-20 09:54:37 · update #1
You/he/she should see a pulmonary doctor for tests to find the reason for the excess phlegm. I have had very good results with Robitussin, and have been taking it for over a year. It is Guaifenesin that is very similar in strength to the prescription drug Humabid that preceded the OTC products. It thins the secretions. Mucinex might work well, but it didn't for me. If you try the Robitussin, get the one that is for "chest congestion", and ask your doctor if it's okay to take it every day.
2006-10-22 16:06:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy some cough syrups (but just make sure that they are to induce coughing - not to stop it).
Then you could use mustard poultices or any other warming agents.
Plus, i've heard of intense striking massage on the back. It is supposed to have 100% efficiency, but i've never used that one, so i wouldn't describe it more precisely.
Still, take care :)
the fastest way is 1) to ask your doctor/ call ambulance if needed
2) to have an intensive run for 5 minutes - it should induce coughing - feeling is not very pleasant, but the case is yours and the choise is yours
2006-10-20 10:05:36 · answer #2 · answered by Lolabola 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most over the counter congestion pills will contain guaniphenisen an exporant which should help to clear up your phlegm
2006-10-20 09:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by Evan C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have asthma and I used to get this alot till I started using Mucinex. It is sold over the counter.
2006-10-20 10:47:40 · answer #4 · answered by Ginger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
coughing it out is a good start, chest physiotherapy, plus there are medicines that are designed to liquefy phlegm...steam inhalations or mist nebulizers can help as well
2006-10-20 10:39:46 · answer #5 · answered by ♦cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use an expectorant. If it's a child then use triaminic. if it's an adult mucinex works wonders. Any med w/ expectorant in it will help, it doesn't really matter what brand u use.
2006-10-20 09:50:26 · answer #6 · answered by tarynlavender 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doctor!
2006-10-21 09:29:15 · answer #7 · answered by Nana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick ur finger down ur throght
2006-10-20 16:52:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
MUCINEX
2006-10-20 21:18:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋