When a rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold, infects the lining of our nasal passages, our cells work ...

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Your body naturally makes mucus to protect organs like lungs and eyes. But infections, allergies and pollution can boost mucus production. Know what it does, when to worry and how to ease discomfort.

A mucus plug protects the cervix from bacteria during pregnancy. Losing a mucus plug can indicate the start of labor. Contact your doctor if you lose your mucus plug before 37 weeks. A mucus plug is a ...

Maggie O’Neill is a health writer and reporter based in New York who specializes in covering medical research and emerging wellness trends, with a focus on cancer and addiction. Prior to her time at ...

So you’re nine and a half months pregnant, and you’re starting to wonder: When do I get this baby out of me? It’s a great question, but one that defies easy answers. To make things a bit simpler, here ...

With high pollution levels and a drop in temperature, a blocked nose has become an increasingly common problem these days. Additionally, exposure to different types of viruses increases during the ...

Dupilumab reduced mucus plugging and volume in patients with moderate-to-severe type 2 asthma within 4 weeks of starting treatment, improving both global and distal lung function. These improvements ...

It's unfortunate but true: It's totally normal for adults to get colds multiple times a year. And each of those colds will tend to follow a similar three-stage pattern, says Dr. Shiv Sudhakar, ...

Researchers found that fewer dupilumab-receiving patients had high mucus plug scores at week 24 than at baseline (32.8 vs 67.2%). HealthDay News — Dupilumab reduces mucus plug scores and improves lung ...

(Boston)—Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 29 million people in the U.S. and is the fourth leading cause of death. Mucus plugging (mucus that accumulates in the lungs ...