Mucus in the nose helps trap germs and other particles to prevent them from entering the body. When mucus, germs, and particles dry out, it forms a booger in the nose. Removing it can be risky. Nose ...

You can get a runny nose (rhinorrhea) for a lot of reasons. In most cases, it’s because of mucus buildup in your nasal cavity or sinuses due to a trigger or allergen. Your nose then fills up with ...

Various home remedies can help manage phlegm and mucus, such as drinking plenty of fluids and using a saline nasal spray or rinse. If home remedies do not help, over-the-counter and prescription ...

The University of Queensland’s Health Check maintains that there’s a correct way to blow one's nose, and if done well, it can prevent mucus building up to create a runny nose. | Adobe.com Bet you didn ...

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ONE OF THE biggest pains about being sick is the stuffy nose. Breathing gets difficult, and you're constantly running to the ...

Do you often get that annoying feeling of mucus dripping from your nose onto your throat? While this may be a common symptom of the cold, this may also happen due to common allergens and pollution.

Scientific researchers created a synthetic mucus to tame bacterial pathogens, according to research presented during the 2017 Experimental Biology meeting held in Chicago April 22-26. Mucus is a ...

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) ...

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