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6 Foods That Clear Congestion So You Can Breathe Easier

Several foods have immune-boosting and mucus-thinning properties that may help ease nasal congestion, a common symptom of ...
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Signs You Have Too Much Mucus in Your Lungs

Excess mucus in the lungs can be uncomfortable and is often a sign that your body is trying to fight off an infection or irritant. Here are some key signs that indicate you might have too much mucus ...
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What Foods to Avoid When You Have Mucus in Your Chest

Mucus is a natural substance that bodies produce to help get rid of potentially harmful microbes. While some mucus production in the body is healthy, too much can hurt. For example, Mayo Clinic notes ...

What phlegm can tell you about your health – and when to see a doctor

Black mucus is rare. It can be the sign of a fungal infection, or exposure to pollutants such as coal, dust or cigarette ...
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Does yellow mucus mean you need antibiotics? What phlegm can—and can't—say about your health

When you're sick you'll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it's thicker or a different color: white, green, yellow or maybe even brown. We all produce mucus, even when healthy. Mucus is a ...
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Is yellow mucus a sign you're healing? What your mucus color says about your health

Americans are weathering the worst flu season in years, as a number of other respiratory illnesses circulate too, such as COVID-19, RSV and the common cold. A telltale sign you’re getting sick is ...