Mucus isn't exactly something people give much thought to — until they're sick and dealing with a constantly runny nose. But mucus is actually an important part of a healthy immune system, according ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s never any fun feeling under the weather, but when a common cold is paired with excess phlegm, it ...

Managing mucus from COPD involves strategies that can help loosen mucus and clear it from your airway, such as staying ...

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a tool that can identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Colds and flus seem to linger in my lungs and nose for a week or more after all other symptoms have passed. If my phlegm and mucus are clear or white and I otherwise feel healthy, am I ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Smoking can lead to brown mucus due to tar build-up in the lungs. Inhaling pollutants and toxins can cause brown mucus. Lung infections from bacteria and ...

Sixty-three cases of the so-called "super flu" were recorded in the country until December, the Department of Health said Monday. All of them have already recovered, DOH said, and added that the ...

During Healthy Lung Month and the cold part of the year, you might be thinking a little more than normal about the way you breathe. But during any part of the year, we all need to get oxygen to live.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Extra mucus in your throat and chest is a common ...

Breathing difficulties and persistent mucus buildup can significantly impact daily life, making simple activities feel exhausting and uncomfortable. When airways become congested with thick secretions ...