Newborns breathe almost entirely through their noses, but many parents don’t realize how much a stuffy nose can affect everything until they’re up at 2 a.m. with a baby who just can’t settle.

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD To clear chest congestion fast, try drinking hot herbal tea, inhaling steam with eucalyptus oil, or gargling saltwater. Coughing is your body’s natural way of ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD Key Takeaways Coughing up white mucus can signal an upper respiratory infection or ...