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Spicy foods, such as horseradish or pepper, act as a decongestant and should help loosen up some of that noxious phlegm. 3. Drink warm liquids. Whether it's tea, chicken soup, or something in between, warm liquids will help nourish you while breaking up some of the mucus stuck in your throat. Gargle salt water. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of salt with a cup of warm water and gargle the mixture with your head tilted back.
This helps deal with the mucus in your throat. 1  Don't worry about the taste -- you aren't swallowing it. 2  In fact, if your throat is a bit sore, you'll probably find it comforting. 3  Another option is gurgling apple cider vinegar, although it is way worse tasting than salt water.. Take it slow. Even if your voice is getting better, keep up your voice-healthy habits. Think of it as completing a course of antibiotics; even if you feel good after the first few days, you still have to take the rest.