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Bookmark or Share- What Your Mucus Says About Your Health - Verywell HealthMucus is a slippery fluid that is produced by your body naturally. It is produced by glands in organs, including the mouth, nose, throat, stomach, intestines, and cervix. Although mucus production is natural and healthy, excess mucus production can be a sign of illness, including the common cold.
- Sputum: Definition, colors, causes, and when to see a doctorThe body produces mucus, also known as phlegm or sputum, to protect sensitive tissues in the airways. Changes in the sputum color, thickness, or quantity of phlegm may indicate a health problem,...
- Mucus Color: What Does it Mean? - Cleveland Clinic Health EssentialsCold, Flu & Respiratory Illnesses. What the Color of Your Snot Really Means. Here's when to worry about your nasal mucus changing hues. Nasal mucus, otherwise known as snot. We all have it — and we all have a lot of it. Experts have found that you produce and swallow about 500 or 600 ccs of nasal mucus every single day. Advertisement.
- Phlegm or Mucus in Throat: Causes, Treatment, and More - HealthlineTakeaway. When you breathe, allergens, viruses, dust, and other debris stick to your nasal mucus, which then passes out of your system. Sometimes, your body can make too much throat mucus,...
- Phlegm and Mucus: How To Get Rid of It - Cleveland Clinic Health EssentialsMucus has an important role in your body. It’s made by cells in your mouth, throat, nose and sinuses. Its slippery consistency helps protect and moisturize, and traps potential irritants. Phlegm ...
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