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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.
Hi Dr Sharma
I had a cold which resulted in shortness of breath and phlegm in my chest have been using an inhaler and on antibiotics twice for last four weeks. I had an adverse reaction to a tetanus (revaxis) vaccination in February which caused shortness of breath and I feel it has weakened my immune system. I want to get rid of the phlegm and shortness of breath could you please advise any remedies that would clear this up. I am not sure if it is asthma have not been for any tests. I did have bronchitis as a child but grew out of it. When I had a cold in the past it was going into my chest but I did not get the same breathing problems.
I have deeply seated mucus in my throat and my natural voice is distorted. I sm distressed. Could you please help me.
B Dey
I have lot of phlegm accumulated in my chest. I can feel that when I cough. What is the homeo remedy for that?
I have a lot of phlegm in my chest ! How can I stop it forming ?
Dr sb . I am Naveed Islam from Pakistan, 55years old. Teacher by profession. i have a very sticky phlegm in my throat since last 2 to 3 years, which feels to be stuck with throat very strongly, hard to swallow and hawk up. Sometimes its colour is whitush and sometimes greenish. I feels a lot of discomfirt and try to clear throat again and again but in vain. Phlegm feels to be very geletaneous and very had to swallow or excreat out/ hawk up. Plz suggest a suitable homeo nedicine for me which is available in pakistan also
Hi Dr. Sharma,
I am suffering from severe phelgm in chest which is very thick and stubborn and unable to get out of my mouth. It is greenish in colour with some odd odour. Also feeling pain in the chest while coughing.
DR. like you who gives free guidance to patients is a god according to my thinking. Kindly help me and let me know what should I take to remove phlegm from my chest. It sounds in the chest when I cough.Thanks a lot Dr.Sahib.
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Is it possible to treat vaginismus with homeo medicines? The patient is extremely sensitive to penetration and will not allow even digital examination
I am 83year diabetic, heart patient with blocks in cardiac arteries , on medical management using heart drugs, like mono nitrate, metoprolol, clopidogrel, statin, Candace, etc, I am suffering from dyspnea and mucus near trachea in the throat. Difficult to hawkup the mucus. So frequent hawking cough to clear the mucus. Dyspnea aggravates with food an increase of mucus. I am thinking whether Argentum NitricuI and Kali carb would help me out. Please suggest suitable drug(s).
Dr. Sharmaji ! I am 83 years old type 2 diabetic, with CAD having blocks. Medicsl management for CAD and diabetes. Present problems: Abdominal bloating, severe dyspnea specially after food, and constant mucus in the larynx. I study homoeo as a hobby and use it for minor problems. I am thinking of Argentum nitricum, carboveg, and Kali carb. But at my age I need effective advice from you. Kindly suggest suitsble drug(s) with power and how to take the same.
Dr Sharmaji,
I am 82 years old and diabetic.I feel the presence of constant mucous in throat .I have to clear it often.There is no infection and nothing comes out when i clear the throat.Allopathic ENT specialists could not solve my problem.Please suggest a remedy.
I avoid Kali mur for the white mucus although it works because it has such a strong and continuous reaction. Would a different potency help make it more gentle?
Sir I am Dev suffering from breathlessness,, stringy sticky colorless white phlegm ,, always feels obstruction to backside of chest,, sometimes nose clear, doctor diagnosed with asthma,, sneezing gives some relief,, very sensible to temperature change , but I don’t want to take alllopathy medicine to depend ,, please help,, is there any cure
Hi,
My 4 year old grand son has only sneezing problem in ealy morning but from 2,3 nights some foamy saliva is dripping out of his mouth .and while talking we noticed his mouth more wet or watery than normal.Earlier he had been suffering from severe throat infections , so we are afaid of this symptom. If any homeopathic medicine we should give him ,, please suggest some.
Thanks
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Our 80 yearold mother has problem of thick mucus phone morning and evening also after having food could u suggest some medicine .She is also diabetic bp and arthritis
Dr sharma I am 65 year old and suffering from irritation in post nasal area with sticky mucus from last one year .Mucus come out with great force which is very sticky
Hi there. Ive a tight feeling in center of chest wors3 at night. An itchy throat on occassion and white mucous drip from back of nose. A very tight throat where the itchy is just under Adams apple which occassionally produces some white mucous that comes up on its own . No cough. A slightly runny nose with cold air. This started with shock from hot air to cold air whilst excercising otu side o4 in air co oler than 25`. Thanks for your advice
Dr.i m effected by right cp angle blunting.i got 8 months treatment from pak.chest spl.dr..the water in lung become but cp angle has been blunt.what i should do to get rid off from this condition and also from pain in right side of the chest.
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i also suffer by sinusites or may be some allergies..symptoms are falling mucus in throat every time of 24 hr of the day…mucus is so thick and difficult to pull out…is it due to blunting of lung cp angle or an other cause.i m waiting for reply plz
Hello Dr. Sharma ji, I am 67 years and having problem of cough in throat for almost last 15 years. Cough sticks in the throat (some times on the upper side near nose exit area, some times inside the throat, sometimes near uvula) cough sticks in the throat and detaches with very difficulty. In fact I keep on tying to clear my throat. This becomes all the more uncomfortable in the night and I normally have very disturbed sleep..Sir I have constipation which is quite chronic and for the last 4 years have thyoride also which of course under control with medicine. REQUEST FOR ADVISE
Sir, I have balgam in my throat and balgam in chest,some time I feel that I am unable to take breath, and some time I feel very good , from 2-3 days I feel that when I walk the breath is out of control.I am smoking since 40 year, and my age is 65, please tell me /send medicines , I will pay ,.please
Dr.i m effected by right cp angle blunting.i got 8 months treatment from pak.chest spl.dr..the water in lung become but cp angle has been blunt.what i should do to get rid off from this condition and also from pain in right side of the chest.
Q.No.2
i also suffer by sinusites or may be some allergies..symptoms are falling mucus in throat every time of 24 hr of the day…mucus is so thick and difficult to pull out…is it due to blunting of lung cp angle or an other cause.i m waiting for reply plz
Homeopathy for removal of bacterial pus on tonsils. (Not strep, not mono) throat swollen, difficulty breathing. Nebulizing with saline and colloidal silver. On natural antibiotics. Herbs, antibacterial, anti viral anti fungal, have taken apis 200k (6), belledonna 200k (6), pulsatilla, phytolacca, mercurius, calc, sulf, aconitun. Three weeks on-going.
Dr, I have chronic sinusitis … right now I have phlegm mostly in morning …which is thick and red stained … no yellow or green it is whitish or colourless but dark red stained . No fever or headache. Throat feels raw and slight pain on swallowing … Throat needs to be cleared all the time… feels secretions at throat. Please advise
I feeling continuous mucus in troat for last six month what is the homeopathic liquid medicine for this
i have problem of mucus phelgem in throat since my childhood plz suggest me medicine
Sir,i have digetion problem.if i eat oily item little also ,curry frothy,more bile,lot of sour juice,n teeth also senses ,always sour sbstance eaten like feeling will b there,whats d medicine u suggest
I have excess phlegm in the throat that is due to an esophageal stricture, according to my ENT. The phlegm is not coming from the nose and respiratory system. Do you have a remedy for this? It often causes me to cough. And I’m always trying to clear the throat, but never can.
Thank you.
Hello Dr. Sharma. Hope you are alright. I am a 78-year old male retired as a university professor. I have very clear symptoms as under:
1. After every 6 or 7 months I do have a small abscess inside the tip of my left or right nostril. This is happening for about the last 6 or 7 years.
2. I have enlarged prostate and undergone TURP, but still the problem is there.
3. I have swollen face under the left eye for about 50 years, but no pain etc.
4. I suffer from tendency of having darkness before eyes with vertigo and tend to fall down. This is for about last four years.
5. I have no sugar or BP problem.
I have a strong belief in Homeopathy and always avoid allopathy. Kindly advise me for homeopathic treatment
Dear Doctor Sharma
My sister has a mucus discharge constantly condition and spiting on a Kleenex because she can’t swallow it, she can’t eat a normal meat just two cups a day of something , some times she vomits after eating , but is all mucuos. She had an operation June 30th, 19 she had the gallbladder
Removed, but got complicated with pancreatitis
She was very delicate .. she was send home twice , but went back to hospital until the 3r it was the last , and she became with this condition I hope you can help me with suggestion y homephaty Mrs thanks very much Maria G.
Hi my son is 20 months and has a chronic cough and phlegm for nearly 11 months now. I have been seeing the paediatrician but to no avail. His chest X-rays are clear so cannot see why he has so much phlegm. The phlegm makes him vomit nearly everyday atleast once , and sometimes more. What can I use to try and get rid of the phlegm?
Sir muze 25 saalo se phegm jyaada produce hita hai aur ab to saans bhi bahot kam liya jaa raha hai mai kali karb 2 salo se leta hoo us se phlegm nikalta hai lekin ab uska bhi jyaada asar nahi ho raha sama z me nahi ata ye neumonia hai ya alergy hai ya bronchitis .TB nahi hai. pls give me medicine jis se phlegm paani ki taraha nakle.
Aslamoalikum sir Mera naam Hamid ha mera throat mn kera girta ha colour transparent ha or kafi time sa ha or mn raat ko call center mn kaam krta hn or din mn singing krta hn suba ka waqt thraot mn kafi resha jama ho jata ha mj sa is ki waja sa gaya nhi jata.. koi medicine bta dn