Due to changing weather or cols and cough, the problem of phlegm accumulating in the throat often occurs. Because of this, there is an urge to clear the throat repeatedly, there is a sore throat, heaviness is felt and there is trouble in swallowing anything. Sometimes this problem increases more while waking up in the morning. Due to this there is also trouble in speaking. If you are also troubles by this problem then there is no need to panic. You can get rid of this problem by adopting some easy home remedies.

Lukewarm water
 When phlegm accumulates in the throat, plenty lukewarm water should be drunk throughtout the day. Because lukewarm water provides relief to the throat and helps in thinning the phlegm. Due to which it comes out easily. Apart from this you can also take soup or other hot things.

Use a humidifier
 If the nose is blocked anr there is phlegm in the throat, running a clean humidifier in the room to maintain mositure in the air can provide relief. Do not take steam directly from a vessel of boiling water, there is a risk of burning from this.

Gargle with Salt Water
 In case of sore throat one should gargle by mixing a little salt in a glass of lukewarm water. This solves the problem of phlegm. Make small children gargle only whn they can do it safely.

Consumption of honey
In case of throat trouble along with cough people older than 1 year can take some honey. Do not give honey at all to a child younger than one year. Keep this in mins that home remedies only help to reduce symptoms. This is not a permanent treatment for every kind of phlegm.

When to contact a doctor
If there is trouble in breathing along with phlegm, chest pain or blood comes, high fever, cough keeps increasing or there is no relief for many days, then go to the doctor immediately.