How to Prevent and Stop Excessive Mucus Symptoms

Causes of excessive mucus

These are some of the main causes of excessive mucus:
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Environmental allergic irritation of the sinus and nasal cavity from:

pollens
house dust
outside dust
smog
smoke
chemicals
other air pollutants
Viral infection from:
common colds
bacterial infection of the nasal or sinus cavity membranes
Fungal infection
Allergic rhinitis
Foods which:
cause production of mucus
exacerbate any of the other causes listed, above
Sinus infection
Other diseases in the respiratory system, e.g.,
bronchitis
pneumonia
diseases of the sinus cavities
Sinus pressure allowed to degenerate into sinus infection

One must understand that sometimes excess snot, as sometimes mucus is called, is brought about by
other sinus problems such as sinus pressure, etc.

How to Prevent Excessive Mucus

Now that we may know what can cause excessive mucus, prevention becomes easier: Just avoid, as
much as possible, those causes. This is the first and most important steps. There are a number of
things you can do alongside that first step. Here are some things you can do to prevent a return of the
mucus:

How to prevent excessive mucus - conventional way

Medical literature does not abound in material showing how to prevent excessive mucus. We can say
that one can infer ways to prevention from the medical principle that a body kept in good general
health can, through its immune system, counteract diseases and undesirable health conditions. Thus
the following is what I would do to prevent excessive mucus:
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When a significant allergic reaction to the environment is suspected and clear mucus begins to
flow:

take an antihistamine like non-drowsy "Allegra" or

consult my pharmacist for some other OTC (over-the-counter) remedy
rest as much as I can
drink extra amounts of water
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At the first signs of a sinus infection
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clear mucus appears
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don't allow congestion or sinus pressure to continue unchecked; many sinus
infection start with sinus pressure that was not cared for timely
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post-nasal drip is often associated with irritation of the mucous membranes orsinus
infection; see your physician if improvement is not seen in a few days
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do not swallow phlegm that may be produced
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If I suspect I have picked-up a virus there is not much you can do, except minimize symptoms,
since a virus must run its course
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viruses effects usually last for a few days and antibiotics will not do any good
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drink lost of water to aid your immune system
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During flu season avoid, as much as I can, large gatherings
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If I begin to develop sinus drainage I make take some Sudafed PE or antihistamine to avoid
complications
How to prevent excessive mucus - natural way
Some herbs other supplements and natural remedial procedures have been studied over the years
and scientific support is mixed for many of them. Some popular alternative medicine choices I would
follow:
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Avoid mucus producing foods
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Vitamin C - it is believed that when taken in large doses at the onset of cold symptoms it can
shorten the duration of symptoms
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Zinc - studies show that it can be beneficial. But you need to weigh the possible side effects of:
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nausea after taking zinc lozenges
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bad taste left in the mouth
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zinc-based nasal sprays can take away sense of smell, possibly for good
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Black elder berry (sambucus nigra)
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Echinacea - studies show mixed results. Some show no benefit at all, while others indicate a
substantial reduction in the severely and duration of symptoms when taken early on after onset of
symptoms. The type of echinacea plant use and mode of preparation used may account for the
disparity in studies result. There are not known adverse side effects, therefore, it would probably do
no harm to use it--with the potential that it bring some benefits.
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Acupressure - to drain the sinuses, if congestion or sinus pressure develops, and to
strengthen the immune system -- for details, please, click
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Fasting - for chronic conditions is believed by some to have detoxification and remedial
qualities, e.g., to boost the immune system
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Deal with sinus pressure soon--to avoid sinus infection and other sinus issues.
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Avoid congested area to avoid getting:

cold virus
flu or some other kind of virus
At the first sign of a cold or virus
take allicin--the active element in garlic
take extra anti-oxidants

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take zinc by mouth

relax as much as you can
get into tub or shower and perspire good then go to sleep
If it is determined that I have strong allergies:
consider getting desensitizing allergy injections
avoid allergen sources as much as possible
be sure to be tested for house dust allergy if you suspect it is allergenic
if sinuses congest and sinus pressure develops be sure

to do acupressure points to drain the sinuses

to do steam-rinse therapy if acupressure does not work; do not over heat

the cilia of the nasal membranes

if there is severe pain around the sinus cavity area consider taking an
analgesic--Tylenol, etc.
use an antihistamine as needed
if sinus pressure or drainage is a problem consider taking garlic's allicin or beta
glucan on a regular basis for a while and evaluate results
the antihistamine ":Allegra" is reputed not to cause drowsiness
if allergic rhinitis is ruled out check for other types of rhintis
remember: antihistamine relieves symptoms only
any sinus pressure that may develop should be addressed very soon
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Because of the connection that there can be between excessive mucus and: sinus drainage, sinus
pressure, allergies and food, it is very important to eat non mucus producing foods whenever those
three mentioned conditions are present. Sinus pressure--which is the accumulation of excessive

mucus in the sinus cavities which is not draining--can be the precursor of other sinus issues such as:
sinusitis, infection, therefore, sinus pressure should be dealt with early on before it brings
complications.

How to Stop Excessive Mucus

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Whether it is: yellow, green, clear-watery, etc., excessive mucus is something every person must, at
some point, have to contend with. Although each particular kind of mucus can have a precise way to
be dealt with, technically, here are some tips that I would use to lessen its impact:
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Try to categorize your excess mucus based upon the list under Causes of Excessive Mucus,
above. This will help decide which remedy fits best
Drink plenty of plain, room temperature water if I would suspect my situation fits within
category 1-3, above
If I had a chronic mucus condition--it keeps recurring--I would do all I can to stop and to
prevent it, thus I would:
try to associate its recurring onset to such things as:

an allergic reaction to specific pollen

sinus pressure

specific food(s)

sugar

dairy products

a food I use often

If I decide food is very much a part of it I would avoid the offensive ones
If I would suspect a viral infection I would:
drink 5-7 glasses of water at the first sign of the infection
take allicin--garlic active ingredient
rest, relax all I can
eliminate sugar and starchy foods during viral bout
House dust is for many an unknown cause of excessive mucus and sinus irritation and sinus
pressure; I find out if it is for me, too
If there is sinus drainage I address it and if it does not go away in a day or two:
I consider taking Sudafed PE, an OTC medication, as an option
or take an antihistamine would be another option e.g., Allegra, if an allergy is
suspected as the cause
I would avoid irritation of the mucous membranes to prevent infection
If I suspect it is sinusitis (sinus infection) because of having some of these symptoms:
difficulty breathing because of swollen nasal membranes and passages
lesser sense of smell
nasal congestion
headache
sinus drainage
sore throat
yellow mucus
green mucus
sinus drainage
fever
bad breath,

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If any of those symptoms appear, under line 7, above, I would relieve these symptoms, initially,
as I would a bacterial infection and boost my immune system as explained in the protocol, 3 Steps
to Quick Sinus and Mucus Freedom Click. However, if it hangs on beyond a few days it could be a
well established secondary bacterial sinus infection, which could drag on for many days unless an
antibiotic is administered. Therefore I would go see the doctor if these symptoms do not begin to
clear up within a few days
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If I suspect a nasal fungal infection I would go see the doctor
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If yellow mucus is coughed out it should carefully monitored; should traces of pink or red
appears in the he sputum the doctor should be seen right away
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Should sinus pressure develop along the way be sure to tackle it at once. Sinus pressure can
be the cause of sinus infection if mucus stagnates for long
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If the mucus stops flowing and pressure begins to develop I would be conscious of a possible
sinus pressure-allergy connection and would to allow mucus to buildup in the sinus cavity.
Mucus Relief
As we have seen that effective mucus relief can come when we know the causes thereof and address
them. Green mucus and yellow mucus, for example, are caused by an infection of some organ(s) in
the respiratory system, such as the sinus cavity, nasal cavity, etc. Another major cause is, as we have
seen, the food we eat. We must learn the foods that cause mucus if we expect to get rid of mucus
permanently and have the relief we seek. Often a change in lifestyle will bring as a by-product mucus
relief. Thus here are some of the things we must remember to obtain mucus relief:

Some foods cause mucus--avoid them

Lifestyle changes can bring mucus relief

A certain amount of clear, watery mucus from the sinuses is necessary and normal

Do not blow nose hard--it is counter productive

Hay fever -- rhinitis -- is a common cause of mucus for which symptoms only can be relieved

Minor sinus disorders such as: congestion, drainage, sinus pressure should be addressed
soon to avoid secondary problems

Yellow mucus and green mucus are signs of an infection which needs to be addressed

Sinus pressure could be followed by sinus drainage if mucus is allowed to stagnate in the
sinus cavity and an infection develops

Allergies are the cause of much excessive mucus suffering and until addressed mucus will be
a problem

If phlegm -- the very sticky type of mucus -- is present do not swallow it

When we know the causes of certain health disorders, such as: Sinus pressure, drainage,
congestion and correct them, then mucus relief can come with it
There is nothing like common sense and using it one could prevent complications. At the first sign of
infection, congestion or sinus pressure I start doing right away, based on the above information, what
is necessary to alleviate the situation and prevent complications. When not sure what to do I would see
my doctor.

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d - cricoid cartilage, e - laryngopharynx, f pharynx, g - nasopharynx, k - tongue,
l - hard palate, o - superior turbinate,
p - middle turbinate, q - inferior turbinate

How to prevent excessive mucus - conventional and natural way combined

From a common sense or empirical standpoint an eclectic (combined) approach of regular and
conventional medicine would seem to offer the best way to prevent excessive mucus. Here is a partial
list of things I would do to prevent excessive mucus:
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If I smoke, I would quit
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Drink as much water as I can throughout the day
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Try to stay on diet free from mucus producing foods as much as possible -- for details, please
click
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Strengthen my immune system with
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antioxidants
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allicin--the active element in garlic
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vitamin C
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learn to relax and do so everyday
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Do not get chilled during cold season