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2. Phlegm - Wikipedia

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   Phlegm. Phlegm (/ ˈflɛm /; Ancient Greek: φλέγμα, phlégma, "inflammation", " humour caused by heat") is mucus produced by the respiratory system, excluding that produced by the throat nasal passages. It often refers to respiratory mucus expelled by coughing, otherwise known as sputum. Phlegm, and mucus as a whole, is in essence a water ...

3. Mucus - Wikipedia

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   The mucus blanket aids in the protection of the lungs by trapping foreign particles before they can enter them, in particular through the nose during normal breathing. [ 8 ] Mucus is made up of a fluid component of around 95% water, the mucin secretions from the goblet cells, and the submucosal glands (2–3% glycoproteins), proteoglycans (0.1 ...

4. Sputum - Wikipedia

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   Pulmonology. Sputum is mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways (the trachea and bronchi). In medicine, sputum samples are usually used for a naked eye examination, microbiological investigation of respiratory infections and cytological investigations of respiratory systems. It is crucial that the specimen does not include any mucoid ...

5. How Do I Get Rid of Phlegm? First, Let’s Figure Out What ...

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   Phlegm can lead to congestion, coughing, and breathing problems. We spoke to medical experts on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of phlegm.

6. Bronchitis - Wikipedia

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   Acute bronchitis, also known as a chest cold, is short term inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs. [4] [6] The most common symptom is a cough, that may or may not produce sputum. [4] [19] Other symptoms may include coughing up mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, fever, and chest discomfort. [6] Fever when present is mild. [20]

7. Respiratory epithelium - Wikipedia

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   Long-term irritation of the epithelial cells can cause the overproduction of mucus, known as mucus hypersecretion. Mucus hypersecretion results in the productive cough of chronic bronchitis. [18] Pulmonary neuroendocrine cells have been associated with a range of chronic lung disorders. They are also the originating cells of small-cell lung ...