Tag: Alcohol and mucus

A 2022 study on alcohol and lung function found that chronic heavy drinking can impair the body's ability to clear mucus. This is just one of several complex ways that alcohol affects your mucus, often leading to unpleasant respiratory symptoms such as congestion, irritation, and thickened secretions.

A popular folk remedy suggests that certain alcohols, like whiskey, can help clear mucus. However, scientific evidence indicates that alcohol consumption while sick can be counterproductive, potentially worsening symptoms by dehydrating the body and impairing immune function.