Many things can block normal nasal drainage, including excess mucus from allergies or an infection, but experts say there are options to help.

Mucus is a perfectly normal fluid that helps to keep our bodies running smoothly, but not all forms of the slimy substance are created equal. People with chronic respiratory diseases tend to produce ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a congested chest can be uncomfortable to say the least. And when you’re feeling under the weather ...

A study analyzes the physical properties of airway mucus that can contribute to the failure of coughing to clear mucus in respiratory disease, and suggests that mucus hyperconcentration associated ...

Dealing with mucus in the chest can be uncomfortable and frustrating, whether it's caused by a cold, allergies, or an underlying respiratory condition like bronchitis. Excess mucus can lead to ...

Clearing one’s throat is a common reflex to remove mucus and irritants — particularly during allergy season. But for some, it can become a habit that's hard to break, which can lead to stress and ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A University at Buffalo-led research team has developed molecules that could help unclog thick, sticky mucus from the lungs of people suffering from cystic fibrosis. The chronic ...

Middle-ear infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria remain among the most common pediatric illnesses worldwide.

Even if it is kind of gross when you're full of it and wrestling with it, phlegm actually serves a useful purpose: The thick, sludgy substance—made up of mostly water, salt, and antibodies—is designed ...

New insights into the molecular mechanisms driving mucus viscosity were have been discovered. A discovery about how mucus thickness is regulated could help to improve airway-clearing treatment options ...