By far the best-studied benthos are the macrobenthos, those forms larger than 1 mm (0.04 inch), which are dominated by polychaete worms, pelecypods, anthozoans, echinoderms, sponges, ascidians, and crustaceans.
Eat beneficial foods. On the flip side, there are certain foods that can help to clear out the mucus in your chest and lessen its production. Eat spicy foods, citrus fruits, garlic, and ginger for easy chest congestion relief. In particular, asparagus and pineapple have shown to have chest-clearing benefits as well.
Gargle. A good gargle is one of the best remedies for chest congestion. It can break up the mucus that causes congestion and get rid of the inflammation that worsens congestion. 1  Stir 1 teaspoon of salt into 1 cup of warm water until it dissolves. 2  Tip your head back, pour the water in, and gargle for at least 30 seconds.