AI Mode All Short videos Forums Videos Images Shopping Web News Books Maps Flights Finance Search tools Feedback AI Overview +9 To get rid of mucus, stay hydrated with warm fluids, use steam (shower/humidifier) to loosen it, try controlled coughing, elevate your head while sleeping, and consider OTC expectorants like guaifenesin . Gargling with salt water, using saline nasal rinses, and avoiding dairy, spicy foods, or irritants can also help thin and reduce mucus production for better clearance. At-Home & Lifestyle Methods Hydrate: Drink plenty of water, herbal teas (ginger, mint), and warm broths to thin mucus. Avoid dehydrating drinks like alcohol and caffeine. Steam: Take hot showers, use a humidifier, or lean over a bowl of hot water (with a towel over your head) to inhale steam. Eucalyptus oil can be added for extra relief. Controlled Coughing : Sit up, breathe deeply, then cough twi...