Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Curious about your snot? Plenty of people take a peek at what winds up in their tissue after a good nose blow, but doctors say ...

Managing mucus from COPD involves strategies that can help loosen mucus and clear it from your airway, such as staying ...

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.

The body is filled with mucus that keeps track of the bacteria. Now, researchers present a method for producing artificial mucus. They hope that the artificial mucus, which consists of sugary ...

IIT Bombay researchers found excessive mucus in airways, caused by pollution, weakens lung defenses. This results in exposed airway walls vulnerable to allergens, triggering asthma attacks. The study ...

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 ...

We are all full of mucus, and not only because cold season is upon us. Our bodies produce a fresh liter of slime each day to coat our passages and tracts. Mucus may be gross, but its grossness ...

Neurent Medical has raised 62.5 million euros ($74 million) to commercialize a device that treats a common nasal condition, ...

Often, other factors are also at play. "Please see a doctor," says Green, "if your cough lasts more than seven to 10 days, ...

In a longitudinal study, decrease in FEV 1 was greatest in those with mucus plugs that persisted over 5 years, followed by those who developed them during that period. Mucus plugs affect some 40% to ...