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

Your airway glands create thicker and stickier mucus to help fight off harmful germs. Allergies are another cause of excess phlegm. Allergens cause your immune system to overreact and produce ...

Mucus naturally helps in protecting the respiratory system by stopping dust and bacteria from settling into our lungs. However, excess mucus production leads to difficulty in breathing as well as ...

Dr Nish Manek, a GP based in London wrote for BBC Science Focus and said that, actually, we are always producing mucus but it ...

Mucus is usually helpful since it traps substances that enter the nose so they can be removed. However, excess mucus production can cause nasal and sinus congestion. That congestion can then drain ...

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 ...

Similar to the steam from tea, having a hot shower before bed can help thin, loosen and drain the mucus in your nose, making ...

Hospitals across Delhi are witnessing a spike in the number of patients with respiratory issues amid worsening air quality in ...

Aggarwal said such patients are experiencing a drop in oxygen saturation and breathing difficulties due to the rising ...

Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, hospitals across the city are witnessing a spike in the number of patients with respiratory issues. While those with pre-existing conditions like chronic ...

According to a doctor at the Delhi government-run Lok Nayak Hospital, patients are complaining of shortness of breath, throat irritation, excess mucus production, chest tightness, burning eyes, and ...