Several foods have immune-boosting and mucus-thinning properties that may help ease nasal congestion, a common symptom of ...

When it comes to terrible health advice, social media platform TikTok is the gift that keeps on giving. If eating papaya seeds to poop out parasites wasn’t enough, now users are jamming garlic cloves ...

CHAPEL HILL, NC - For healthy people, mucus is our friend. It traps potential pathogens so our airways can dispatch nasty bugs before they cause harm to our lungs. But for people with conditions such ...

In a world where air quality continues to decline and respiratory diseases become increasingly common, finding practical solutions for respiratory health is more crucial than ever. Breathe is a ...

Synthetic anion binders could one day help treat the chronic lung disease. A University at Buffalo-led research team has developed molecules that could help unclog thick, sticky mucus from the lungs ...

People often dismiss a cough as a minor ailment, but sometimes it can be a sign of an underlying problem, especially when ...

CHAPEL HILL, NC - People with cystic fibrosis (CF) suffer repeated lung infections because their airway mucus is too thick and sticky to keep bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens from causing ...

But what happens when the body produces too much mucus that is too thick, viscous and dehydrated to move and clear properly? Overly thick and sticky mucus over time can obstruct the airway, ...

Mucus, a fluid in your upper respiratory system, is usually clear. But a number of health conditions can cause it to turn brown. Also known as brown phlegm or sputum, brown mucus can be due to a range ...

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) suffer repeated lung infections because their airway mucus is too thick and sticky to keep bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens from causing chronic infection. How ...