Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Green mucus can be a sign of a bacterial or viral infection, but not always.You ...

Mucus does more than cause congestion. It is highly beneficial to our health, trapping pathogens and protecting the body from infection. But a recent post on Instagram claims mucus has no benefits.

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Allergies, infections, acid reflux, smoking, and exposure to environmental irritants can cause extra mucus in your throat. Home remedies like drinking more ...

Healthy phlegm is usually clear and runny, but many different health conditions can change the consistency or color. Phlegm, also called sputum, is mucus produced by your lungs that helps protect your ...

Coughing is a natural reflex for clearing the throat and lungs of irritants. Infection is a common cause of a dry cough. Other possible causes include postnasal drip, asthma, idiopathic pulmonary ...

A dry cough causes a scratchy throat but doesn't produce mucus. Upper respiratory infections, allergies, and asthma often trigger it. Illnesses like the common cold, COVID, and the flu often cause dry ...

Bloody boogers form when blood mixes with mucus in the nose and the mucus dries. Various causes may include nose-picking or ruptured vessels. The nose lining is delicate and rich in blood vessels, and ...

IIT Bombay study reveals excess mucus weakens lung defenses, increasing allergy attacks by exposing airway walls to ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...