Even if it is kind of gross when you're full of it and wrestling with it, phlegm actually serves a useful purpose: The thick, sludgy substance—made up of mostly water, salt, and antibodies—is designed ...

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How finally accepting her diagnosis and being proactive with her health helped one woman manage her lung condition.

Most colds clear up on their own, but some get worse. Here are the warning signs your cold is getting worse—and when to ...

OSHKOSH, Wis., Oct. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Remedies, a homeopathic medicine provider, recently launched their extended line of the bestselling Mucus-Clear tincture to include a nighttime ...

Mucus is a perfectly normal fluid that helps to keep our bodies running smoothly, but not all forms of the slimy substance are created equal. People with chronic respiratory diseases tend to produce ...

For people with conditions such as cystic fibrosis and COPD, mucus can get too thick and sticky; coughing alone can't clear it. Infections develop, leading to severe chronic disease and early death.