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2. 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 ...

3. Got snot? Here's what your mucus tells you about allergies ...

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   Then mucus can help carry pathogens out of your body, whether you blow your nose or cough it up, she says. How to decode your mucus. The color of your mucus can tell you information about your health.

4. 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.

5. 4 signs your cold is getting better, according to an ...

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   Clear mucus after white, yellow or green mucus. The viruses start by infiltrating inside our nose and the sinuses, which triggers our body to produce mucus to wash away the germs. The mucus starts ...

6. Phlegm - Wikipedia

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   Clear: Indicates allergies. Mucous membranes produce histamines and make more phlegm. Red: Indicates dry air. A nasal spray can be used to alleviate symptoms of a dry nose and throat. It can also occur due to blood (such as if the person had or has a bleeding nose, or a lung malignancy).

7. What does the color of your mucus mean?

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   This causes the mucus to get thicker and more difficult to clear. It can also cause a cascade that includes releasing "histamine and other secondary proteins to make the nose or throat swollen and ...