That makes it thick enough to stay in place on top of cell surfaces but stretchy enough ... which beat 10 times a second — “like little oars” — and sweep mucus up to the throat, where it is swallowed ...

That makes it thick enough to stay in place on top ... which beat 10 times a second — “like little oars” — and sweep mucus up to the throat, where it is swallowed and digested.

Dealing with symptoms such as a sore throat, cough and blocked nose can be unpleasant, but a doctor has shared a simple and cheap remedy ...

Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders, causing thick mucus build-up in the lungs and other parts of the body, breathing problems, and infection. A three-drug cocktail known ...

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

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 ...

"It soothes and coats a sore throat and can help to improve the symptoms of phlegm and mucus in the throat and lungs," he says. But Dr. Nasseri emphasizes that you don't want to overdo it.

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

It may not be the most pleasant option, but salt water helps loosen thick mucus, clearing out irritants in your throat. It should be done ideally before bed as it keeps a cold from getting worse.