There are many variables to consider: how much mucus you have, how thick the mucus is, where the mucus is, and your ability to cough and "clear" the mucus out of the airways to avoid …

Assessment of mucus encumbrance or expectoration difficulties should be considered in all patient reporting pre-existing hyper-secretive condition, those after extubation or weaning from …

Therapy to maintain efficient mucus clearance represents a viable option to mitigate the deleterious effects of viral infection on lung function and to minimize exacerbation of chronic …

The mucus layer is generated by the secretion of mucins from surface epithelial cells (Fig. 1, Lower Right) and submucosal glands (not illustrated). Ciliary beating is the primary …

Exercise can be very effective at clearing phlegm from your lungs as it makes you breathe deeply. Try any of the following: If you are dehydrated the phlegm in your lungs becomes sticky and …

Complete bronchial hygiene routines usually include over-the-counter or prescription medicine to help thin the mucus in the lungs. Individuals with chronic lung conditions such as …

Disruption of normal secretion or mucociliary clearance impairs pulmonary function and lung defense and increases risk of infection. When there is extensive ciliary damage and mucus …

2024年5月30日 · Airway clearance therapy (ACT) is a set of techniques designed to help individuals with respiratory conditions, such as cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive …

2022年7月22日 · For many people with COPD, frequent coughing that produces sputum (the “junk” you cough out) is a fact of life. It can be uncomfortable, embarrassing, and very hard to …

An international group of clinicians and scientists addressed the physiology of mucus production and cough, pharmacologic approaches to airway clearance, and the variety of techniques …