Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare freelance writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high ...

Jassey, DOCoughing up thick, green mucus may mean a bacterial or, less often, viral infection, but that's not always true.

“Also, our body’s natural adrenaline levels, which help suppress coughs, decrease at night, making us more sensitive to that ...

Turning on the heat for the first time this season can bring on cold-like symptoms. Here’s why — and how to avoid it.

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 ...

Post-nasal drip happens when excess mucus builds up and trickles down ... can both affect the mucous membranes that line your throat. Dry air, for example, can cause discomfort.

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 ...

Both COVID-19 and allergies can cause dry coughs. However, a COVID-19 cough may be more persistent ... which is nasal discharge that runs down the back of the throat. This occurs because allergies ...

A dry, sore throat is one of the signs of a cold which can interfere with getting a restful night’s sleep. If mainstream medicine doesn’t help, some people turn to the internet for quick ...

Some people believe you should avoid consuming milk and other dairy products when you have a cold or sore throat because they create mucus that can make symptoms worse. To date, the evidence ...