💧Staying hydrated helps shift mucus up the mucosillary escalator.
🚭Avoiding smoking and vaping prevents paralysis of cilia, which help clear the Airways.
🌬️Breathing clean air contributes to better lung and Airways health.
🛡️The color of expectorated sputum can indicate potential causes of lung issues.
🌬️🧘🏻♂️The three-phase active cycle of breathing technique helps clear trapped mucus.
How does staying hydrated help clear the lungs?
—Staying hydrated ensures that mucus remains thin and easier to shift up the Airways.
Why is it important to avoid smoking and vaping?
—Smoking and vaping can paralyze the cilia, which are responsible for clearing the Airways.
What should I do if I cough up green or yellow mucus?
—Green or yellow mucus is a sign of infection and should be evaluated by a medical professional.
When should I use the three-phase active cycle of breathing technique?
—The three-phase active cycle of breathing technique can be used to help clear mucus when it feels trapped in the Airways.
Is percussion therapy safe to perform at home?
—Percussion therapy should be performed under the guidance of a medical practitioner or respiratory physiotherapist.
00:00Introduction and warning to consult a physician for prolonged cough or unusual symptoms.
00:13Importance of hydration for thinning mucus and aiding natural clearance.
01:20The harmful effects of smoking, vaping, and poor air quality on the Airways' clearing mechanism.
01:45Interpreting the color of expectorated mucus to identify potential causes of lung issues.
03:42The three-phase active cycle of breathing technique to help clear trapped mucus.
04:00Percussion therapy as a manual technique for loosening secretions, performed under professional guidance.
05:19Using lung expansion and mucus clearance devices, such as the air physio, for clearing stuck mucus.
08:25Conclusion and call-to-action to like, subscribe, and share other helpful tips in the comments.
