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Mucus produced by the lining of the throat and respiratory system and discharged through the mouth is called phlegm. Some mucus production by respiratory system is entirely normal that helps in lubrication and filtering the irritants that enter airways. But excessive mucus production can happen from many reasons. To start with common cold, nasal allergies, sinusitis (inflammation of paranasal sinuses i.e. air-filled spaces in bones around the nose), postnasal drip (dripping of mucus from back of nose into the throat), tonsillitis (inflammation of tonsils), and laryngitis (inflamed voice box) are some causes behind phlegm in throat. Lung diseases like bronchitis (inflamed bronchial tubes that carry air to and from lungs) and pneumonia (infection in air sacs of lungs) may be some of the other reasons. Some other causes are acid reflux (back flow of stomach acid in food pipe), overuse of voice, milk intake and cigarette smoking. The colour of the phlegm coughed up as sputa varies from white to yellow to green. In some cases, it may also be blood-stained.
The problem of phlegm in throat can be dealt magnificently in the homeopathic system of medicine. Homeopathic medicines act as natural and effective expectorants to cough out phlegm from the airways. These medicines make the phlegm thin and help it loosen to aid easy expectoration. They also manage its accompanying symptoms side by side. Homeopathic medicines never suppress the phlegm in the throat rather, they promote its expulsion to give complete recovery.
Homeopathy addresses root cause
Homeopathy helps to clear out the excessive phlegm from the throat by treating the reason causing it. As there are various causes for phlegm in the throat, homeopathic remedies are aimed at targeting that root cause for effective cure. Various causes like cold, allergies, sinusitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, bronchitis and acid reflux can be treated wonderfully with homeopathy. To get the best results, treatment should be taken from a homeopathic expert and self-medication should be avoided. However, in serious causes like pneumonia, it is recommended to take help from conventional mode of treatment as homeopathy has limitations in helping serious cases.
Customised medication
Homeopathic medicines for phlegm in the throat are always selected individually. The nature of phlegm, its cause, and other symptoms need to be dealt with together when deciding on the homeopathic medicine to be used. Using the accurately selected homeopathy medicine for phlegm in the throat can cure even the most chronic and rigid cases. A complete course of treatment for prescribed duration of time needs to be done to get the best results.
Safe medicines
Homeopathy uses gentle, herbal medicines for treating phlegm in the throat which are totally safe to use. They never cause side effects in any case due to their natural ingredients.
7 Best Homeopathic Medicines for Phlegm in the Throat
Among the extremely effective homeopathic medicines for getting rid of phlegm in the throat are Kali Bichrome, Kali Mur, Silicea, Pulsatilla, Hepar Sulph, Natrum Mur and Argentum Nitricum.
1. Kali Bichrome – For thick, sticky Phlegm In the Throat
Kali Bichrome leads the list of homeopathic medicines for treating phlegm in the throat in cases where the phlegm is thick and sticky. It adheres to the throat and detaches with much difficulty. The throat is also red and inflamed. Cough may arise from sticky phlegm in the throat. Relaxation of the uvula is also a possibility. Kali Bichrome is an excellent treatment for cases of phlegm in the throat caused by sinusitis. In such situations, a post nasal drip of mucus in the throat is the most prominent symptom.
When to use Kali Bichrome?
Kali Bichrome is a top medicine to manage phlegm in throat with very thick and sticky phlegm.
How to use Kali Bichrome?
It can be used in low as well as high potencies. Initially it is advised to use it in 30C potency one to two times a day.
2. Kali Mur – For Whitish Phlegm Coughed From Throat
Kali Mur is useful in cases where the phlegm coughed up is white in colour. The phlegm is thick and can be as white as milk. The phlegm has a bad smell and taste. Sensation of coldness is felt in the throat.
When to use Kali Mur?
Kali Mur is of great help to manage white coloured phlegm having bad smell and taste being hawked out from throat.
How to use Kali Mur?
It is usually prescribed in 6X potency that can be used three to four times a day.
3. Silicea– For phlegm throat yellowish in colour
Silicea is an effective medicine for cases having yellowish phlegm expulsion. The phlegm is excessive, lumpy and smells offensive. A burning feeling is felt in the throat. The voice is hoarse and husky along with pain in the throat while swallowing.
When to use Silicea?
Its use should be considered when yellow coloured, lumpy phlegm is expectorated.
How to use Silicea?
Among its different available potencies 6X is mainly preferred. Silicea 6X can be taken two to three times a day.
4. Pulsatilla – For Greenish Phlegm In Throat
Pulsatilla is a well-indicated homeopathic medicine to manage cases of phlegm when it is greenish in colour. The phlegm may be salty, sweet or bitter to taste. It is accompanied with cough which is worse in the morning. There is a constricted feeling in throat as well.
When to use Pulsatilla?
It is the best choice of medicine to manage greenish phlegm in throat.
How to use Pulsatilla?
It can be used once or twice a day in 30 C potency but for high potency, kindly consult a homeopathic doctor.
5. Hepar Sulph – For Phlegm In Throat With Cough
Hepar Sulph is an excellent remedy in cases where the phlegm in the throat is accompanied with cough. The phlegm is yellowish in most of the cases. A sensation of plug or a splinter (a tiny sharp piece of glass or wood) is well marked in the throat.
When to use Hepar Sulph?
This medicine is helpful to manage phlegm along with marked coughing.
How to use Hepar Sulph?
This medicine can be used in 30C potency one to two times a day.
6. Natrum Mur – For Bitter Or Salty Phlegm Expectoration
Natrum Mur is a useful medicine when there is expectoration of bitter or salty phlegm. There is difficulty swallowing solid food. The voice is hoarse in the morning. Soreness is felt in the throat with a sensation of swallowing over a lump.
When to use Natrum Mur?
It is a prominent medicine to manage cases of phlegm in the throat when phlegm is bitter or salty.
How to use Natrum Mur?
It is recommended to take this medicine twice or thrice daily in 6X power.
7. Argentum Nitricum – For Phlegm With Marked Hawking
Argentum Nitricum is one of the most effective treatment for phlegm in the throat. It gives great results for phlegm in throat accompanied by intense hawking. The mucus in the throat is thick, and there is rawness and roughness in the throat. Splinter-like sensation in the throat may also be present. Other symptoms are a burning feeling and dryness in the throat and the fauces. Argentum Nitricum is also very effective in cases of phlegm in the throat because of smoking.
When to use Argentum Nitricum?
This medicine is highly suitable to manage throat phlegm with marked hawking.
How to use Argentum Nitricum?
It is advised to use this medicine in 30C potency once a day.
Thank you for all the advice. Most helpful as I have been suffering a long time with Phlegm/ Mucus
My husband got this 8years ago and now its back. So much phlegm spitting up a full cup a day. He is in so much pain from coughing. please help
a women 50 ,exetremly irratative cough after 1 or halfe hour ,,,, 10 days ,, she always suffer in a such irritative cough , phlegem some time white , some time yellow ,,,,, some time she become , breathless ,,, choking situtation ,,, irritation and choking is the man prblom
advans thanks for reply
My girl 4 years and 9 months had this horrible cough for about 2 months now. We started with aconite because it was a dry cough, then went to ant tart , then hephar sulf, then spongia at the advice of the homeopathic pharmacy. Nothing worked . Gave her Stodal coughing syrup as well. Because she had an infection in her tooth we also had to give her antibiotic which i was hoping to clear the mucus as well but it didn’t 😩. Now she has a very very loud mucus full cough and I don’t know what else to do. Could you please help me. Thank you so much.
My daughter is suffering from chronic phlegm.she goes on spitting phlegm specially in the morning.with thick Nasal discharge.this problem started 3 years ago.we live in mumbai.kindly suggest a homoepathic medicine and it’s dosage for this problem.thank you.
I am suffering from cold and cough and thick yellowish mucus is coming from mouth and nose and I lost smelling since and that also frequently I am suffering from this kind of problem so please advise homeopathic remedy
My husband got this 8years ago and now its back. So much phlegm spitting up a full cup a day. He is in so much pain from coughing. please help
I have had whitish phlegm in my throat droping night time in small quantities since 2 years. I have operate my nose and tonsils also, night time too much cough with white mucus come my age us 42 yrs
ENT finds nothing wrong with my throat but when cough start my throat infected n iam. Taking antibiotics n antielergies n cough syrup regularly.please help me to recover completely i dnt want to take antibiotics any more.
Kind regards.
Nighat Fatima
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I have had whitish phlegm in my throat in small quantities since 35 years. I have to keep clearing my throat.
ENT finds nothing wrong with my throat.
Argenticum nitricum worked well for me 30ch!
Dr. Sharma
I am Zubair Saifi, a teacher of English Grammar. I have been suffering from phlegm for 5 years. I have been operated of tonsillitis 2 years before. I thought tonsillitis were the cause of my phlegm but after operation situation remained the same. I have white, sticky phlegm which roughes my throat. I can see red and rough type skin in my throat. I’m regular with infection. I am taking medicine regularly but as I stopped taking medicine it occurs again. Sometimes I felt difficulty in speaking in my classroom. I can’t eat rice, ice cream and cold ones Beacuse I feel swelling after taking it.
Please prescribe me homeopathic remedy Beacuse I’m tired of taking allopathic.
Sir,Thanks for your valuable suggestions in helping so many mucus sufferers .My Case I am diabetic since 10 years present suffering from mucus in throat irritating unable to take food getting mucus continuously and irritating light yellow mucus sir will you pl.advise suitable homeo medicine for which Thankfull to you. A.Hanumantha Rao rtd to.JTO BSNL.
Dr. Sharma,
I coughed for many months and was eventually diagnosed with asthma. I still suffer with nasal drip but have improved my situation by leaving all dairy out of my diet over last 4 months. If I could rid myself of this phlegm I could then stop the steroid treatment called Forstair for the asthma diagnosis.
I have used homeopathy over many years however the homeopathic clinician was not able to help the constant coughing only the Foirstair has helped decrease that but I still cough because of nasal drip.
I drink at least 1and half pints of water a day and my diet is heavy with green and orange veg. I alternate with fish all vegetarian or some white meat and now no dairy.
Please can you help me.
Kind regards
Mrs. Sue yoxall
Dr. Sharma,
I coughed for many months and was eventually diagnosed with asthma. I still suffer with nasal drip but have improved my situation by leaving all dairy out of my diet over last 4 months. If I could rid myself of this phlegm I could then stop the steroid treatment called Forstair for the asthma diagnosis.
I have used homeopathy over many years however the homeopathic clinician was not able to help the constant coughing only the Foirstair has helped decrease that but I still cough because of nasal drip.
I drink at least 1and half pints of water a day and my diet is heavy with green and orange veg. I alternate with fish all vegetarian or some white meat and now no dairy.
Please can you help me.
Kind regards
Mrs. Sue yoxall
I had chronic sinusitis. I got Fess done. My passages are open and there is no congestion.
BUT I still catch cold very frequently and a lot of mucous is formed. The throat also hurts. I have a nasal accent.
Please help me.
Dr. Sharma…. Greetings of the day
For a long time i am having problem of expectoration of phlegm in the morning. Phlegm is thick ropy and gelatinous type. Intense pain in Larynx area especially in the morning time. Please suggest homeopathic medicine. I am using Kali Bich 30 for long time with some help. How it can be eradicated permanently ?
Recently I see the phlegm is blackish in colour.
I am in need of argentum metallic I’m
I had cough cold and taken Asth aid drops and Medisynth 10 (enlarged tonsils) for 3 days and got relief.
After 5 days again had same problem,after taking medicines for 4 days got releif but thick phelgm is continuing.I sshold Continue with this medicine for how many days or any other medicine can be added.
B S Kohli
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I have chronic phlegm in the throat and post nasal drip. I also get a cough quite often. It’s less during the day but much worse at night so I have to keep a bowl to keep in spitting all night. Please advise medicine and dosage. Thank you
I have a very sore throat with yellow mucous that can St cleared if I gargle with salt water but it is persistent and my throat really hurts. What’s the best thing to take. I have pulsatilla but I think that’s making me very tired.
I have severe phlegm on throat and leads to severe coughing. i get a sinusitic pain on the cheek and forehead
Hi! I have this phlegm which sticks in throat with a constant crackling sound and constant coughing. Originally I was able to cough up phlegm but now is just sticking. Can you help me? thank you christine
Hloo doctor I m surfing from throat disease that is since from last 10 month .the problem is that mucus accumulated in my throat and I spit every day large number muscus by gargles .I went ent doctor I had done chest x ray and hemogram but don’t have any problem I took so much allopathy and Ayurveda medicine but I don’t rid of this disease .some time I feel pain my throat if muscus accumulated in chronic position force to take allopathy medicine after 1 month it attacks again but I don’t rid of this muscus comes constantly from thorat irritation I feel my thrsot every time the main problem is muscus from my throated I don’t know how I can prevent the muscus formation in my throat Dr kindly save me form this disease .its really very bad condition for me.
Dr Sharmaji namaskar my gr daughter is 3 yrs old and her sputum is lumpy whitish but it is yellow in the mornings there is no cough or cold. She is spitting for the last one week like that. She is leany and her weight is 11.5 kg. Pls help her to getrid off lumpy sputum.
Dr i have constant dry iriitating cough with whitr phleghm. Rattling of mucus gurgling sound sore throat pgaryngitis chilliness phleghm flies on hands while coughing white shinny i ha eaten picklesles and oily chiwdas
Dear Sir,
I am 65 yrs. My problem is that while speaking all in a sudden my voice is not coming out and my throat is blocked with white sputum , that comes in small pieces. This started for the last 1 yr.This voice problem is occur always ,specially in the evening. Sometimes I am suffering from Asthma like problem for breathing
So kindly prescribe some some medicine that will cure my disease. I was using some English medicine cough syrup only
With thanks and Regards
H K K
Dear Dr . Sharma
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mujje aisa lag ta agar AC(Air Conditioner) ka hawa, Bus me hawa ea bimari jeiada hota.
please prescribe me
Thank in advance.
Naboraj