The sticky, slimy goo plays an essential role in fighting off infections, shaping the gut microbiome and more. Credit...Sisi Kim Supported by By Nina Agrawal To many people, mucus is nothing more than ...
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What does coughing up white mucus mean?
Coughing up white mucus can be a sign of an upper respiratory infection or chronic conditions like COPD. Viral infections that cause white mucus cannot be treated with antibiotics, so focus on rest ...
Mucus is a normal part of the lungs. But smoking and other issues can cause too much mucus to collect there. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Your body makes about a liter (approximately 1 quart) ...
The protective substance is an important barrier between the body and the environment. Here’s how researchers are using it to understand health. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 When Pilar Vigil ...
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