Mucus plugs in the lungs were associated with impaired pulmonary function among individuals in a large general population study.

respiratory tract mucus (sputum) infected with bacteria tends to be green, yellow, or another color, not clear or white. A ...

After 12 weeks of nebulized NAC, patients’ mean phlegm scores, as measured by the COPD assessment test, significantly decreased from 3.47 at baseline to 2.62. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) nebulizer ...

With more people suffering from ailments such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis, the demand for effective mucus clearance devices is on the rise. Furthermore, the ...

and the third mechanism is the presence of mucus in the small airways, which further contributes to the airflow obstruction. [1] This newer understanding leads us to believe that COPD is now a ...

At least half of smokers will develop chronic bronchitis (CB), cough and sputum without lung-function impairment, and up to 15% will develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...

Chronic bronchitis: Patients produce more mucus and may appear puffy or flushed. Both types are equally debilitating. COPD patients may also face flare-ups, where mucus becomes thick and yellow ...

Coughing up phlegm after eating can be a sign that the act of eating is irritating or triggering something in the digestive system. Possible causes include food allergies, aspiration, or GERD.

The drug was cleared for use in adults whose COPD symptoms aren’t under control and whose disease is driven by eosinophils, a type of immune cell that can contribute to inflammation. There are ...

COPD is a long-term condition that slowly gets worse. Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, chest discomfort and coughing up mucus. TRELEGY ELLIPTA contains three active ingredients ...