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To many people, mucus is nothing more than a gross goo, something to be tossed away in a tissue immediately after clearing your throat or blowing your nose. To scientists, it’s nothing short of ...

As many Brits are falling ill with seasonal illnesses a doctor revealed how to tell what is causing your cough ...

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 ...

In light of the vote in Parliament on assisted dying, Lucie Debaig ponders if death can ever be dignified My father died of ...

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 ...

To eliminate mucus using salt, Dr Berg recommends dissolving a teaspoon of sea salt (not table salt) in a glass of water. Then, gargle the salt water. "This exposes the mouth and throat to salt ...

Young children are increasingly being infected with bacteria that can lead to the illness known as walking pneumonia. A ...

Then, gargle the salt water. "This exposes the mouth and throat to salt, which helps to get rid of mucus, improves immunity, and strengthens the autonomic nervous system," he added. He also ...

A cough is a common symptom that can be caused by a number of illnesses and conditions - but in some instances you might need ...

“Coughing is essentially a reflex designed to protect our airways and prevent the aspiration of foreign bodies into the lungs,” says Dr Adrian Draper, a consultant chest physician at HCA’s L ...

Fever can be a symptom of pneumonia, but it is possible to have pneumonia with no fever. Learn more about how it’s diagnosed.