Phlegm buildup in the lungs and throat is a common problem, especially during colds, allergies, pollution exposure, or respiratory infections. Phlegm is a thick mucus produced by the respiratory ...

Manage bronchiectasis effectively with these practical lifestyle tips that can help reduce flare-ups, prevent infections, and keep your lungs clear.

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 ...

Excess mucus in the lungs can be uncomfortable and is often a sign that your body is trying to fight off an infection or irritant. Here are some key signs that indicate you might have too much mucus ...

Clear, bubbly phlegm does not typically indicate a problem. However, coughing up large amounts could indicate an underlying health issue, such as fluid in the lungs. Phlegm, or sputum, is a type of ...

Coughing, suctioning, and humidification can help reduce secretions. Preventing the buildup of secretions is an important part of tracheostomy care. People who have a tracheostomy typically experience ...

Phoebe Williams receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Medical Research Future Fund, and the Gates Foundation. Niall Johnston does not work for, consult, own ...

An anti-inflammation injectable drug can reduce mucus buildup and improve breathing among asthma patients, a new clinical trial says. The drug dupilumab (Dupixent) effectively clears up airways ...

Nose hair acts as the first checkpoint for inhaled air, as larger particles like dust, pollen, and debris are filtered out before they reach the deeper airways. The strands are at the front of the ...

After 12 weeks of nebulized NAC, patients’ mean phlegm scores, as measured by the COPD assessment test, significantly decreased from 3.47 at baseline to 2.62. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) nebulizer therapy ...

A man with asthma, an Asian man at home sitting on the couch breathing in an inhaler An anti-inflammation injectable can help asthma patients with airways clogged by mucus The number of patients with ...