Brits are being urged to check the colour of their snot as the new H3N2 subclade K flu spreads, with experts revealing said ...

If you’re blowing your nose regularly, it’s hard not to notice your mucus—and what color it is. So it can also be alarming if you happen to spot yellow, brown, bloody, or green mucus in your used ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD Key Takeaways Coughing up white mucus can be a sign of an upper respiratory infection or chronic conditions like COPD. Viral infections that cause white mucus ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD Key Takeaways Drinking warm fluids like tea can help loosen thickened mucus in the lungs.Inhaling moist air using a humidifier or steam can make it easier to ...

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Infections and allergies can cause thick, glue-like nasal mucus. Environmental factors, like a dry climate, can also contribute to this. Nasal mucus is created by the tissue lining of your nose and ...

Healthy phlegm is usually clear and runny, but many different health conditions can change the consistency or color. Phlegm, also called sputum, is mucus produced by your lungs that helps protect your ...