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Mucus in Throat – Sources and Causes of Throat Mucus

Mucus is produced along the entire course of the respiratory tract, from the nose to the lungs. It serves several important functions, such as keeping the respiratory tract moist which is prone to drying with airflow and to trap dust and microbes which may enter with the inflowing air. However, there are instances where >> Read More ...

Types of Sputum | Thick, Sticky, Pus, Frothy, Blood-Stained

What is sputum? Sputum or phlegm is the discharge that is expectorated from the respiratory system. It is a combination of mucus produced by the airways combined with saliva from the mouth. It also contains other components including microorganisms, whole cells (like the immune cells), debris and dust even if there is no >> Read More ...

Green Mucus, Phlegm Sputum – Meaning and Causes

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Coughing Up Excessive Phlegm (Mucus, Sputum) from the Throat

What is Phlegm? Phlegm (pronounced flem; from Greek phlegma = inflammation) is an informal name for mucus coughed up from the throat. In this article, a term phlegm will be used only for mucus produced in the mucous layer of bronchi and windpipe (trachea). Medical term for phlegm is expectorated matter or sputum. Phlegm >> Read More ...