Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Drinking plenty of fluids can help decrease the thickness of phlegm and make it easier to remove. Bloody, brown, white, yellow, or green phlegm may be a sign of an ...

Chest mucus, or phlegm, is a common symptom that often accompanies colds, flu, allergies, or respiratory infections. While mucus plays a protective role in trapping dust and pathogens, too much of it ...

Clearing one’s throat is a common reflex to remove mucus and irritants — particularly during allergy season. But for some, it can become a habit that's hard to break, which can lead to stress and ...