Often, other factors are also at play. "Please see a doctor," says Green, "if your cough lasts more than seven to 10 days, ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Smoking can lead to brown mucus due to tar build-up in the lungs. Inhaling pollutants and toxins can cause brown mucus. Lung infections from bacteria and ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Allergies, infections, acid reflux, smoking, and exposure to environmental irritants can cause extra mucus in your throat. Home remedies like drinking more ...

University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center welcomes two providers who join an expert team to treat diseases like COPD, ...

Coughing is a reflex that typically serves as a defense mechanism to clear the airways of irritants or secretions. (Fun fact: Coughs can propel air and particles out of the lungs and throat at speeds ...

A new study shows the intricacies of the cold virus and how it interacts with nasal airway cells, revealing why some people ...

‘Tis the season of sniffles and sinus issues. But experts say there are ways to get relief. “Sinuses are pockets of air inside our facial skeleton that produce mucus throughout the day. There are ...

Sinusitis, sometimes called a sinus infection, is a common condition that often develops after a cold or flu. Because its ...

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 and ...