“It’s really this masterpiece of biological engineering in my mind,” said Katharina Ribbeck ... The result is a stuffy nose, phlegmy throat or blocked airway. The feeling of built-up mucus can trigger ...

The health expert has also issued advice on when you should see your GP if you have a cough that won't go away ...

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

You’ve felt it before—a persistent drip at the back of your throat that lingers like a guest who has overstayed their welcome. The constant tickle and sniffling is caused by mucus that drips down the ...

Suffering from a cold, respiratory infection or sinusitis can cause a buildup of mucus, to ease symptoms Dr Berg recommends ...

As people take to TikTok to rave about the lung-health benefits of mullein, a medical herbalist explains what it actually ...

Claudia Winkleman joins Vernon Kay to discuss her Tracks of My Years.

this position can make it more challenging for our bodies to naturally clear this mucus, resulting in what we call postnasal drip — nasal secretions that pool in the back of the throat and cause ...

Symptoms of URIs include cough, sore throat, runny nose ... It affects the cells that produce mucus, causing mucus to be abnormally thick and sticky. This thick mucus clogs airways and ducts ...

Postnasal drip occurs when mucus in your nose drains down the back of your throat. This may happen because your body produces more mucus ... Postnasal drip generally lasts for a few days or weeks, ...