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2. Doctors Say This Is How You Can Loosen and Clear Mucus ... - AOL

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   Chest congestion is usually caused by excess mucus in the airways, says Meilan King Han, M.D., M.S., professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the ...

3. 12 Natural Remedies to Relieve Cold Symptoms

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   Along with taking cold medicine, several natural remedies, including some supplements, ... “Excessive mucus production from the cold virus can accumulate in the sinus cavities, causing ...

4. How to Clear Phlegm Without Being Totally Gross - AOL

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   According to the Cleveland Clinic, dehydration can result in the production of excess phlegm. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day (around 3.7 liters per day, according to the Mayo Clinic ...

5. Rhinorrhea - Wikipedia

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   Rhinorrhea is characterized by an excess amount of mucus produced by the mucous membranes that line the nasal cavities. The membranes create mucus faster than it can be processed, causing a backup of mucus in the nasal cavities. As the cavity fills up, it blocks off the air passageway, causing difficulty breathing through the nose.

6. Post-nasal drip - Wikipedia

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   This mucus production is activated by the autonomic nervous system; specifically, cholinergic neuropeptides are responsible for increasing mucus production. [7] Excess mucus can drain posteriorly into the upper and lower airways, which, along with other physical and chemical irritants, can activate receptors in the respiratory tract that ...

7. Bronchoconstriction - Wikipedia

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   excessive production of mucus. The bronchial spasm is due to the activation of parasympathetic nervous system. Postganglionic parasympathetic fibers will release acetylcholine causing the constriction of the smooth muscle layer surrounding the bronchi. These smooth muscle cells have muscarinic M 3 receptors on their membrane.

8. ENTs Share the the Right Way to Stop Post-Nasal Drip - AOL

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   Post-nasal drip is what happens when excess mucus accumulates in the back of the throat or nose, according to Gavin Le Nobel, M.D., head and neck surgeon, and otolaryngology (ENT) with Houston ...

9. Bromhexine - Wikipedia

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   Bromhexine is intended to support the body's mechanisms for clearing mucus from the respiratory tract. It is secretolytic, increasing the production of serous mucus in the respiratory tract, which makes the phlegm thinner and less viscous. This contributes to a secretomotoric effect, allowing the cilia to more easily transport the phlegm out of ...