2024年9月20日 · Mucus is a clear, slippery, gel-like substance that’s part of your immune system. It lines your mucous membranes and helps trap and destroy or clear out germs and harmful particles. Mucus gets thick and sticky and might be white, yellow or green when you have an infection. It’s also called phlegm, snot or sputum.

2024年7月9日 · Excess mucus coughed up is referred to as phlegm. Keep reading to learn what causes excess mucus production in your throat and what you can do about it. Why do I feel like I have...

2024年5月21日 · Mucus, also known as phlegm when it’s produced by your respiratory system, lines the tissues of your body (such as your nose, mouth, throat, and lungs). It cleans your nasal passages, keeps...

2022年5月19日 · Phlegm is made of mucus membranes, but it’s produced and used by your respiratory system to combat inflammation. What causes mucus overproduction? Your body can go into overdrive creating mucus when you: Have a cold. Have irritated sinuses (sinusitis). Have allergies. Are exposed to smoke or pollution.

2024年8月2日 · The color of your phlegm can indicate an underlying condition. For example, yellow or green phlegm can be a sign of a respiratory infection, while red or pink phlegm can indicate lung bleeding or inflammation. Phlegm is typically clear and thin. Your body produces it as part of its natural defense against irritants and infections.

2024年1月26日 · Excess phlegm and mucus can cause congestion, coughing, and problems breathing. Learn about 19 simple home remedies that can reduce mucus and phlegm.

2024年8月16日 · Overproduction of mucus can lead to excessive coughing, irritation, and possibly interfere with breathing. Learning the cause of excess mucus helps doctors determine the appropriate treatment....

2024年1月17日 · If you have a persistent cough, you likely have mucus in your chest. Here are 10 home, natural, and over-the-counter remedies that could help you get rid of mucus in the chest.

2025年2月3日 · What is the Difference Between Mucus, Phlegm, and Sputum? Mucus is a slippery substance produced by mucous membranes throughout the body, serving to trap irritants, moisturize, and protect tissues. Phlegm specifically refers to mucus produced by the respiratory system, not necessarily expelled.

There are a number of things you can do to make it easier to get rid of phlegm ; Introducing moisture is the key to thinning gloopy mucus so that it can flow with more ease ; A deep cough can also help get rid of phlegm without hacking and continuous throat clearing