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However, they can also become severe and life-threatening if they worsen and are not treated. The main symptoms of a chest infection include: A chesty cough Coughing up green or yellow mucus Wheezing ...

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The sticky, slimy goo plays an essential role in fighting off infections, shaping the gut microbiome and more. Credit...Sisi Kim Supported by By Nina Agrawal To many people, mucus is nothing more ...

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For anyone suffering from mucus build-up, a doctor recommends one common household item to tackle the uncomfortable sensation. Taking to his YouTube channel, which boasts of 12.7 million ...

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Patients may also present with expectoration of mucus plugs, hemoptysis ... A 26-year-old man presents to our chest clinic with history of well-controlled asthma for 6 years.