Drinking plenty of fluids can help decrease the thickness of phlegm and make it easier to remove. Bloody, brown, white, yellow, or green phlegm may be a sign of an underlying condition or infection.

Mucus is your body’s natural defence, but too much of it can make breathing feel like you’re inhaling through a wet sponge. Your lungs produce mucus every day to trap dust, germs, and irritants.

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 ...

Breathing difficulties and persistent mucus buildup can significantly impact daily life, making simple activities feel exhausting and uncomfortable. When airways become congested with thick secretions ...

Excess mucus in the lungs can be uncomfortable and is often a sign that your body is trying to fight off an infection or irritant. Here are some key signs that indicate you might have too much mucus ...

Phoebe Williams receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Medical Research Future Fund, and the Gates Foundation. Niall Johnston does not work for, consult, own ...

Managing mucus from COPD involves strategies that can help loosen mucus and clear it from your airway, such as staying hydrated, exercising, and quitting smoking. Specific breathing techniques, ...