Black mucus is rare. It can be the sign of a fungal infection, or exposure to pollutants such as coal, dust or cigarette ...
If you’ve ever fought a cold or infection in the past, chances are you’ve had the not-so-pleasant experience of coughing up green phlegm. Along with a runny nose and sore throat, green phlegm is ...
Coughing is more than a minor annoyance; it can reveal important clues about your health. According to a study published in PLOS One, understanding whether your cough is dry, wet, or wheezing helps ...
Your cough can taste bad for many reasons. When a metallic taste is paired with coughing, you may have an upper respiratory infection like a cold. This can cause your phlegm to contain traces of blood ...
When an unstoppable cough disrupts your daily routine, finding relief becomes a top priority. Medical experts have identified various triggers for these persistent coughs, ranging from common ...
Healthy phlegm is usually clear and runny, but many different health conditions can change the consistency or color. Phlegm, also called sputum, is mucus produced by your lungs that helps protect your ...
As a cold ends, a severe mucus cough starts. Sound familiar? Two studies now give explanations: First, crucial mechanisms of the mucus in both diseased and healthy airways; second, what happens in ...
Clearance of intrapulmonary mucus by the high-velocity airflow generated by cough is the major rescue clearance mechanism in subjects with mucoobstructive diseases and failed cilial-dependent mucus ...
As a cold ends, a severe mucus cough starts. Sound familiar? Two studies now give explanations: First, crucial mechanisms of the mucus in both diseased and healthy airways; second, what happens in ...