Phlegm is usually clear or white. A higher-than-normal amount of phlegm can build up in your nose, throat, and lungs when you are sick. This build-up may cause coughing and discomfort. Bloody ...

It prevents our eyes and throat from drying out and getting irritated ... In these cases, Voynow said, mucus can’t clear out bacteria and viruses. The mucus eventually forms plugs that can block the ...

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 ...

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 ...

There's no cure for the common cold, but there are ways to ease symptoms while the cold runs its course. Here's what helps and what to avoid, according to experts.

Here are some simple, practical tips to help you feel better and recover quickly when you have a cold Drink plenty of water, ...

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

Computer simulations of how influenza A moves through human mucus found it is ideally configured to slide through the sticky ...

“Coughing also helps you clear secretions ... affect the upper airways and can be caused by clearing your throat of phlegm, acid reflux and irritation from breathing in chemicals or allergens.” ...

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 ...