Mucous colitis is another name for the condition known as irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Although people with IBS do sometimes produce mucousy stools, the term "colitis" has fallen out of favor because it implies inflammation of the colon,...
Mucus is a secretion generated by your mucus membranes. Excess mucus production is a symptom of another health problem and is not itself considered a disease. There are many possible causes of excess mucus, including acute sinusitis, bronchitis...
Many conditions can cause the build up of excess mucus, such as cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. While your diet cannot completely control mucus production, it can significantly help as many foods can either contribute to...
Mucous is a necessary component in the body, as it keeps the interior linings of the body moist. Mucous also is produced in response to what the body feels may be toxic invaders, such as dust particles, or even certain foods. Mucous also forms in...
A mucous cyst, also called a mucocele, is a small, fluid-filled sac inside your mouth. It may be due to a blocked or ruptured salivary duct or a sinus infection. If you suck on your lips, or have tongue or lip piercings, you may be at risk for a...
Mucus may accumulate in your lungs and elsewhere in your body and can cause numerous health problems. Mucus is a thick and slippery substance comprised of water, cells, mucin and inorganic salts. It serves as a lubricant that is secreted by...
Infants, especially breastfed babies, have a wide variety of stools. The bowel movements of your infant can indicate underlying conditions regarding his health and development. Mucus inside the stools may be a sign of teething, a virus or even a...
Mucous colitis, also called irritable bowel syndrome, is a chronic condition that causes abdominal pain and cramping, gassiness and bouts of diarrhea and constipation. Your symptoms may come and go episodically, and worsen in response to stress...
Mucous membranes are tissues that line organs and entrance points to your body including your nasal cavity, eyelids, windpipe and lungs, nose, mouth, urethra and genital organs. These areas are the first to be hit by invading parasites and...
According to Merck, the mucous membranes that line the nasal cavity are full of blood vessels and hairline projections called cilia. The blood vessels in the mucous membranes warm the air, while the cilia filter out dirt and other particles coming...
Evening primrose oil is obtained from the seeds of the wildflower of the same name, and it is used as a fertility aid in alternative medicine. This herbal extract is rich in vitamin E and the omega-6 essential fatty acids gamma-linolenic acid and...
Very young or breastfed infants often pass green and seedy stools, particularly in the first few weeks of life. Most of the time, this is normal and shouldn't cause you any extra sleepless nights. However, if your infant is a few months old, has...
Acid reflux is a condition that causes food to back up from the stomach through the esophagus. Acid reflux can be triggered by eating spicy foods, eating too much, being overweight, wearing tight clothes or exercising too soon after eating....
Mucous becomes trapped in your throat due to varying reasons such as post nasal drip, the common cold or allergies. When this occurs you may find yourself suffering a nonproductive cough and scratchy throat. Eliminating allergens and thinning...
Cayenne pepper has a direct effect on mucous in the body, due to the powerful effects of capscaicin. This powerful element of cayenne and other peppers effects tissue lining mucous membranes in the nose and sinuses, as well as in the stomach. The...
Postnasal drip is mucous that runs from the nose down the back of the throat, often causing a cough, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. The purpose of mucous is to lubricate and clean nasal passages. Under normal...
Respiratory illnesses often result in swelling of the nasal passages and an increase in mucous. This mucous clogs the Eustachian tube of the ear and the nose. An unpleasant stuffiness occurs in these areas, which can make the entire head feel...
A dry nose is a wonderful place for viruses and bacteria to enter the human body. Normally the epithelial tissue that lines the nasal passages is moist and healthy, but in arid climates or when indoor heating is used, the air is dry and the...
One of the first symptoms of a cold in children is usually a runny nose, with clear, thin mucous, followed by aches, a sore throat or coughing. As the child recovers, the mucous may become brown or green, and usually becomes thicker. Both types of...
Sinus headaches develop due to inflammation or infection of the mucous membranes that leads to congestion, swelling and pain in the sinus cavity. Mucous or air that becomes trapped within the congested sinuses cause a headache. The pain generally...
Post nasal drip is caused by excessive mucous drainage running down the back of the throat. The uncomfortable sensation can be caused by a variety of factors, including a cold, flu, sinusitis or allergies. Post nasal drip is often related to...
You expose your lungs to more than 4,000 chemicals every time you smoke a cigarette or cigar. Many of these chemicals come from the tobacco smoke not the nicotine. According to the Better Health Channel website, the most damaging chemicals are...
Sinus problems are a pain, literally. Inflammation of the sinuses leads to pain and trouble breathing, and you may feel like you'd do anything to get your nasal passages to open back up. Fortunately, relief may be as close as your kitchen. Hot tea...
Miscarriage is as emotionally taxing as it physically. You might need time to heal, and therefore want to avoid another pregnancy, or you might be eager to try to conceive again. Because your cycle needs time to regulate after a miscarriage, it...
Bronchitis is the medical term for a chest cold. Viral infections are the most common cause of acute bronchitis. Dr. Alan Greene, pediatrician and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University, notes that research indicates cold air in...
Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Packed full of toxins--4,800 chemicals to be exact--cigarettes attack healthy tissue within the first few puffs. Some immediate consequences, such as bad...
In order to work at peak capacity, the lungs need to be clean and clear from pollutants that are inhaled daily. Smoking and exposure to a polluted environment contribute to a poor respiratory condition. According to the Mayo Clinic, an irritant...
Stuffy noses can impair kids' breathing and decrease their appetites. Nasal congestion in kids is usually the result of a common cold and can be treated easily at home. Remedies only take minutes and will help the child feel more comfortable while...
Robitussin produces a wide range of products with different formulations. These formulations each contain a different combination of ingredients designed to address different symptom profiles, mostly concentrating on relieving cough with or...
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