As annoying as a cough can be, its a natural response to an irritant in your throat or airways. The irritant stimulates nerves that send a message to your brain; your brain then tells muscles in your ...

Post-nasal drip occurs when mucus moves down your throat, causing irritation and cough. Here’s how medical professionals say you can stop it in its tracks.

Various home remedies can help manage phlegm and mucus, such as drinking plenty of fluids and using a saline nasal spray or rinse. If home remedies do not help, over-the-counter and prescription ...

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Congestion from cold and flu is the buildup of mucus in your nose, sinuses, or chest that causes a feeling of fullness or blockage. When you're dealing with congestion from a cold or the flu, you want ...

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As the daily weather is changing rapidly, a growing number of people are falling prey to cold and cough. Coughing is a natural process of the body that helps clear mucus or foreign particles from the ...

Smoking affects how much mucus a person’s body produces and how thick it is. People can take steps to manage mucus, such as drinking plenty of water, trying controlled coughing, and quitting smoking.

Your body produces mucus naturally to protect your respiratory system, and under normal circumstances, this protective fluid remains clear and relatively thin. However, when mucus suddenly changes to ...