When you breathe, you take in bacteria, viruses and foreign particles, which get stored in your nose and throat. When you are sick, your body increases mucus production to help fight these foreign particles, but the increase can cause congestion...
Mucus can look clear, yellow or green. It can be thin and watery or thick and clotted. It usually appears in the nose and/or throat. It can last for a few days, months or even years. People who have any form of mucus should discuss their symptoms...
Excess mucus in toddlers often occurs when a cold or upper respiratory infection is present. According to BabyCenter, toddlers often suffer from colds because their immune systems are still developing. A toddler may have difficulty spitting out...
Smokers frequently suffer mucous build-up in their airways. This condition is referred to as chronic mucus hypersecretion, or CMH. It happens because smokers' lungs make more mucus in an effort to clear away toxins inhaled with smoke. As thick and...
If you've experienced nasal or chest congestion, you are well-acquainted with mucus. Mucus is a lubricant found all over the body that lines your esophagus and throat to help you swallow and lines your digestive tract to help you digest food. When...
Lemons add color and flavor to food and provide a healthy dose of vitamin C. One-half cup of lemon pulp and juice supplies 90 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C. Acidic lemons have a refreshing sourness most people cut with sugar...
Certain dietary supplements may be helpful in reducing your mucus. According to the Canadian Lung Association, mucus, a sticky substance secreted by your mucus membranes, can block airflow into and out of your lungs. The blockage can cause...
The body creates mucus in order to rid itself of excess and unnecessary debris. The function of mucus is to catch and then eliminate bacteria and other toxins that accumulate in the mucus membranes throughout the body. When these membranes become...
Mucus can form in the eyes with the onset of allergy symptoms or irritation from contact lenses. Dry eyes tend to have a stringy mucus formation that settles into the corners of the eye and underneath the eyelid. Because your eyes are extremely...
Mucus often forms in the nostrils of babies due to illness such as a cold or flu. Unfortunately, babies do not know how to blow their noses and rid the nostrils of mucus. To drain mucus from a baby calls for a task specific device, such as the...
Mucus, medically known as sputum or phlegm, is a secretion produced in the lungs during infection, irritation or inflammation. Mucus keeps the nasal passages and throat lubricated. Sometimes, pollen, foreign particles or even bacteria get trapped...
Mucus production can increase when the body is under duress--particularly from illness. Too much mucus in the sinuses may make you feel foggy, create puffiness in the eyes and sinus region and dull your senses. Advocates of an anti-mucus diet...
According to "The American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary," mucus is a viscous substance that is mainly mucin, water, cells and inorganic salts -- secreted by the glands and cells of the mucous membranes. It works as a protective coating....
It's impossible to entirely eliminate mucus with diet alone. The thick liquid from your nasal passages often forms in response to environment or illness. However, folk remedies and Western medicine both suggest dietary changes that can reduce how...
Mucus can be an irritating symptom when experienced on a consistent basis. Mucus can develop from environmental allergies or the common cold. A less known cause of mucus is food, where most often an allergy to a certain food will cause mucus...
Excess mucus production may be the result of various conditions, including colds, allergies and even food. Whatever the cause, phlegm is irritating, embarrassing and difficult to deal with. It is also a source of potentially harmful bacteria. A...
Mucus is the naturally occurring substance found in the nasal passages, sinuses, throat and chest. It ranges from clear to dark yellow in color and is sometimes thick. Excessive mucus generally occurs due to a cold, bronchitis, allergies, cystic...
Mucus is a diffusion barrier present in your respiratory tract that works against contact with noxious substances, such as smoke, according to Colorado State University. Smoking can cause Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which causes excess...
Mucus can cause head, throat and chest congestion, Congestion can sometimes require medical attention to prevent complications, according to Dr. William and Martha Sears of AskDrSears.com. Various drugs for mucus relief are available...
Mucus in the throat is commonly the result of post nasal drip, a condition in which mucus drips down the throat from the sinus cavity, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. As the phlegm drips in the throat, it slowly accumulates,...
Your diet can have an effect on all aspects of your health. When you adhere to a healthy diet, you expect that your body will be healthy. However, sometimes the foods you eat can cause discomfort and irritation in various parts of your body. One...
You are feeding your baby when all of a sudden, a large mucus bubble emits, staining your shirt or burp towel. Mucus spit-up in infants is a common condition that is rarely a cause for concern, but can serve as a messy inconvenience. You can take...
Infant stool can be a good indicator of your baby's health, according to pediatrician Jay Gordon. The color and consistency of your child's bowel movements are sometimes the best insight you have into how your baby is feeling. Stringy, watery...
Ear mucus can be developed due to a wide variety of conditions, from allergies to infections of the ears, nose or throat. Eliminating the mucus that builds up in the ear can be done safely at home, in combination with preventative measures that...
Coughing and sickness are inevitable parts of life, and many people who develop a sickness in their respiratory system also experience mucus development in the lungs and esophagus. This can make breathing more difficult and lead to coughing up...
Mucus can build up due to a number of different medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, as well as from colds or flu. Mucus can become hardened and as a result can be very difficult to remove...
The body uses mucus to filter pollutants out of the air. As a result, the mucus traps germs and allergens before they enter the body. The bacterial and viral organisms trapped in this secretion may cause a foul odor, throat irritation and other...
During the toddler phase of life, a child is transitioning from eating soft, pureed foods to eating a more normal diet of semi-hard foods that the whole family is enjoying. These dietary changes can contribute to various bowel inconsistencies,...
You may have heard that you should avoid milk when you have a cough or cold. Scientists have debated over this and have performed clinical trials with those who have congestion, cough and runny nose while consuming milk products. Even with trials...
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