In excess, it is coughed up as phlegm, which can be very uncomfortable and even irritating, especially if settled in your throat. Several factors contribute to excess mucus buildup: When stomach ...

But dairy products, allergies, and eating dehydrating foods such as coffee, tea, and alcohol can also turn your mucus white. Acid reflux (also known as heartburn) or dry conditions may also be the ...

Mucus presents a formidable barrier to nanoparticle drug-delivery systems, but adding a coating of polymer molecules helps them sneak through the net. Mucus, the amorphous, sticky substance that ...

Mucus is essential in the lungs, where it traps germs and pollutants that we inhale. Tiny hairs on the outside of cells, called cilia, propel the mucus out of the lungs and into the throat where the ...

Objective The colonic inner mucus layer protects us from pathogens and commensal-induced inflammation, and has been shown to be defective in active UC. The aim of this study was to determine the ...

while your mucus is still thin and easier to move out of your airways. You may experience side effects when you take any medication, including hypertonic saline. Common side effects of hypertonic ...

1 Allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis can be diagnosed by Japan Allergic Bronchopulmonary Mycosis Research Programme criteria with higher accuracy than other criteria. High-attenuation mucus is an ...

You can start tracking your mucus the day after your period stops completely. You can check your cervical mucus 3 ways: Wipe the opening of your vagina (BEFORE you pee) with white toilet paper or ...