Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Extra mucus in your throat and chest is a common symptom of respiratory viruses, such as the flu and COVID-19.Mucus is a substance that lines the moist surfaces of your ...

Snot is made up of water, proteins, antibodies, and dissolved salts, explains Jonathan Parsons, M.D., a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical ...

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Mucus isn't exactly something people give much thought to — until they're sick and dealing with a constantly runny nose. But mucus is actually an important part of a healthy immune system, according ...

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 ...

Most of us would rather not dwell for too long on the subject of mucus. We know it is there, quietly lubricating our insides and presumably doing vital work. It is only when we have a cold that we ...

Mucus production is natural. However, overproduction of mucus in the throat can lead to long-term coughing and throat irritation. Certain conditions and factors can lead to an excess of mucus, such as ...

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