Be it winter or summer, once you catch a cold and cough, it is very difficult to get rid of it. Along with cold and cough, problems like cold, sore throat and phlegm start occurring. Most of the problems are caused by phlegm accumulation in the throat.
Why is phlegm formed?
Pollution or bacteria enter our body through the nose and mouth. Due to which it gradually starts accumulating in the lungs. Actually, expelling phlegm means expelling the waste accumulated in the body. The waste accumulated in the body gradually takes the form of phlegm. There are two types of waste in the body, one is carbon dioxide and the other is formed due to dust, pollution and bacteria. The carbon dioxide and bacteria formed in the body go out through our breath. Due to lack of water in the body, the waste accumulates in the lungs and starts rotting and later takes the form of phlegm.
Sore throat
Due to accumulation of phlegm in the lungs, there is swelling and burning sensation in the throat. Due to this, fever also occurs many times. These are the initial symptoms of cold. Nose also starts running, phlegm contains water, antibodies, enzymes and proteins along with salt.
Causes of cough
There is problem in throat and breathing, this again takes the form of cough. Dead cells and other types of waste come out from nose and lungs through cough.
Cause of cold
The waste accumulated in the lungs comes out through cold. This also affects the immunity system. People with strong immunity are less troubled by cold and cough but people with weak immunity are troubled by cold and cough again and again. Also, they are always at risk of catching cold and cough.
What to do if there is more phlegm in the body?
Due to excessive dryness in the body, phlegm starts forming more. To reduce this, one should drink as much water as possible. When the body remains hydrated, less phlegm is formed. Drinking more water loosens the phlegm. When phlegm is formed in excess, the body becomes hot and the phlegm starts coming out.
When phlegm dries up, there is a problem of dehydration. In such a situation, definitely take a humidifier or steam. Due to moisture in the air, phlegm is saved from thickening. This makes breathing easier.
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