Write an article based on this "Drink plenty of water. Do not smoke. Drink alcohol and soft drinks in moderation."
Proper hydration can help mucus stay loose and not get caught in your throat as easily.  Aim for about 8 glasses of water a day, although if you're sick with a cold you may need to drink slightly more than this as you'll be producing more mucus.  Water keeps your throat lubricated, which reduces phlegm production. Drink water with meals instead of other beverages and have a bottle of water nearby while you're at work or relaxing at home and sip on it periodically. Smoking not only results in a litany of other health problems, it's very bad for your throat. Not only does smoke irritate the vocal folds, tobacco use makes you more susceptible to infections resulting in more colds and flus and therefore more mucus. Ditch the cigarettes while trying to clear out your throat and look into plans for quitting long term. If you have phlegm stuck in your throat, alcohol and carbonation should be avoided.  Carbonated beverages, even carbonated waters, can irritate the throat and create unnecessary phlegm.  Alcohol not only irritates existing phlegm, it lowers the immune system which can prolong your cold or flu, meaning your throat will take longer to clear out.