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.
Gargling with salt water several times a day is an effective treatment for chest congestion. While the salt helps remove mucus from the respiratory tract, the hot water reduces irritation in the throat. 1  Add 1 teaspoon of salt to a glass of warm water.  Mix well until the salt is dissolved thoroughly.
Black pepper is the worldâs most traded spice, but most of its use is limited to the culinary world. What people donât know is that it can make a great remedy for coughs that are accompanied by a lot of mucous or chest congestion.