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Catarrh (/ k ə ˈ t ɑːr / kə-TAR) is an inflammation of mucous membranes in one of the airways or cavities of the body, [1] [2] usually with reference to the throat and paranasal sinuses. It can result in a thick exudate of mucus and white blood cells caused by the swelling of the mucous membranes in the head in response to an infection.
The pH level of the mucus also plays a role in its viscosity, as higher pH levels tend to alter the thickness of the mucus, making it less viscous. [1] Because of this, invading agents such as Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that causes stomach ulcers, can alter the pH of the mucus to make the mucus pliable enough to move through. [3]
“Histamine is released in the body and enters the gastrointestinal tract, which can cause gas, bloating, nausea, stomach pains and diarrhea.” He notes specific foods that can make seasonal ...
This affliction is a common cause of throat irritation. Normally the stomach produces acid in the stomach which is neutralized in the small intestine. To prevent acid from flowing backwards, the lower part of the swallowing tube has a valve which closes after food passes through. In some individuals, this valve becomes incompetent and acid goes ...
Phlegm naturally drains down into the back of the throat and can be swallowed without imposing health risks. [14] Once in the stomach, the acids and digestive system will remove the phlegm and get rid of the germs in it. [1] In some cultures, swallowing phlegm is considered a social taboo, being described as disgusting or unhygienic. [15]
Over time, my cough got much worse. It was so bad that coworkers started commenting on it to see if I was okay. When I visited my PCP again, they suggested I could have acid reflux .
Almost all sinusitis infections are viral and antibiotics are ineffective and not recommended for treating typical cases. [27] In the case of a viral infection such as cold or flu, the first stage and also the last stage of the infection cause the production of a clear, thin mucus in the nose or back of the throat. As the body begins to react ...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a common condition where the backflow of stomach acid between the throat and the stomach causes irritation, can lead to chronic cough. [ 19 ] Infections such as pneumonia , flu , common cold , tuberculosis or other infections in the upper respiratory tract often include coughing that can persist even ...