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.
Avoid milk and milk products. Milk contains a protein called casein which can increase mucus. Spices. If you can tolerate it, add some spice to your food such as horseradish or hot chili peppers. Heat. Apply a heating pad, hot water bottle or mustard poultice to your chest for 20 minutes to help loosen mucus. To make a mustard poultice, mix 3 parts of flour to 1 part dry mustard, add water to form a paste, spread the paste on a piece of cheesecloth, fold the cloth and place over your chest.