Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Thick mucus in the throat, also known as catarrh, is a symptom that often results ...

A laryngologist explains the surprising causes of chronic throat clearing, including silent reflux, allergies and muscle ...

Extra mucus in your throat and chest is a common symptom of respiratory viruses, such as the flu and COVID-19. Mucus is a ...

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these ...

Myth or fact? Snot can be good for you. Producing mucus will help clear your sinuses, help clear your nasal passages. Laura Martin, MD, MPH And the snot and the mucus, they help keep our mucous ...

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You loved them as a kid, you flung them across the room, and you probably even ate a few. Your nose is built with a fantastic gooey substance called mucus, and we produce close to a liter of it ...

Clearing one’s throat is a common reflex to remove mucus and irritants — particularly during allergy season. But for some, it can become a habit that's hard to break, which can lead to stress ...