Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues have identified a mechanism involved in the formation of mucus plugs in ...

When irritants or excess mucus accumulate, the cough reflex is ... shortness of breath, chest pain, or wheezing, it's ...

Suffering from a cold, respiratory infection or sinusitis can cause a buildup of mucus, to ease symptoms Dr Berg recommends ...

The study was published in the journal Nature Communications. In patients with a subtype of asthma called type-2 (T2 high asthma), mucus plugs can block airflow and cause coughing, wheezing, and ...

A pneumonia cough may sound deeper or louder than other coughs, and you may notice dryness or phlegm. But it also depends on ...

Contact a healthcare provider if excess phlegm persists for more than three to four weeks or if chest pain or wheezing occurs. How do you get rid of phlegm stuck in your throat? Drink plenty of ...

Dealing with symptoms such as a sore throat, cough and blocked nose can be unpleasant, but a doctor has shared a simple and cheap remedy ...

Wet coughs generally occur when there's inflammation within the lungs, causing an increase in mucus production, said Dr. Han. In some cases, you may even have trouble breathing due to the extra ...