This is a phenomenon that many people will likely experience at some point in their lives, and in most cases, it does not indicate a serious problem. For the majority of individuals, it is not a cause ...

Barking out a loud cough in the middle of a big meeting or on a quiet train car is enough to make you want to be invisible. But trying to stifle your cough is way worse than dealing with any possible ...

Even if it is kind of gross when you're full of it and wrestling with it, phlegm actually serves a useful purpose: The thick, sludgy substance—made up of mostly water, salt, and antibodies—is designed ...

As the smog thickens and the air turns dry, our throats and lungs bear the brunt of pollution. Ayurveda, India’s ancient ...

CONGESTIVE catarrh is that thick, clear, green or yellow mucous that comes out of our noses, down our throats and often clogs up our lungs. You might call it mucous, phlegm or simply catarrh! But ...

Many of us have experienced the feeling of mucus trapped in our nose or throat. The sensation can sometimes lead to discomfort or a constant urge to swallow or clear your throat. This condition is ...

As cold and flu season is upon us, a board certified ENT surgeon, Dr Sina Joorabchi has explained what the different colours ...

For healthy adults, a sore or scratchy throat after a heavy air-pollution day is usually temporary and improves in days with ...

I figured it was just allergies. It seemed logical: My constant throat clearing began last summer, amid a bumper crop of weeds following last spring’s torrential rains. But when that compulsion to ...

A medical professional has revealed what different shades of nasal mucus could indicate about your health, and when it's ...

It seems any time of year is runny nose season in the Bay Area. Most people with a runny nose assume they have allergies, however, there are many other reasons to have a “post-nasal drip” or even a ...

As the winter months transition into spring, the lingering dry air can still have a significant impact on one’s voice. This dryness can lead to common issues like hoarseness, vocal fatigue and throat ...