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TwitterBacterial sinus infection is one of the most common reasons that people are prescribed antibiotics. Although antibiotics can help clear up infections of all kinds very quickly, they can also cause a lot of damage to the human body. Generally, ‘weak’ antibiotics are prescribed first so that the bacteria do not build up resistance to [...]
Articles Tagged ‘excessive mucus’
Acid Reflux and Excessive Mucus Production
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when acid escapes from the stomach and travels up the esophagus. The common name for GERD is acid indigestion. Food that you eat travels down the esophagus, past a valve, and into the stomach. The valve is supposed to keep the food and acid in the stomach from coming back [...]
Brown Phlegm Causes and Remedies
Brown phlegm is excessive mucus excreted from your breathing passages that is not normally clear but is tinted with various causatives. The most probable cause for coughing up brown mucus is smoking. Nicotine, tar and resins get into your bronchial and lung passages with every puff you take. Most of these harmful substances settle on [...]
Black Mucus – What Is It?
Normally the lining of the respiratory system organs is coated by a small amount of clear mucus that is necessary to keep all tissues moisturized and protected from dust, allergens and environmental toxins. As a response to a viral or bacterial infection, excessive mucus is being produced to trap and neutralize foreign particles. Respiratory system [...]
What Is Causing Clear Mucus in Stool?
Clear mucus in stool is a naturally occurring gel-like substance that is produced by the lining of the intestines and colon and necessary for helping lubricate and passing stools down the digestive tract. If you witness excessive mucus on a relatively regular basis, especially if it’s accompanied by abdominal pain, cramping and other unpleasant symptoms, [...]
Top 5 Diseases Causing Bloody Phlegm
Bloody phlegm is a very dangerous symptom that should be evaluated by your doctor as soon as possible to start you on a treatment program and prevent serious health complications. In many cases the color of phlegm combined with persistent cough symptoms provide your health practitioner with important clues necessary to pin point the culprit [...]
Top 10 Home Remedies for Sinus Infection
Home remedies for sinus infection can safely and effectively thin out mucus, relieve inflammation and swelling of the nasal tissues and help combat your sinus infection without negative side effects of antibiotics. 1. If you are seeking a chronic sinus infection treatment to stop your recurring sinusitis symptoms, the first step is evaluating your diet [...]
I Am Coughing up Green Phlegm – What Should I Do?
Coughing up green phlegm is a sure sign of a bacterial infection in the bronchi or lungs, but it could also indicate post nasal drip caused by a sinus infection. In case of a viral infection or allergic irritation of upper respiratory organs, you are more likely to experience clear mucus. Excessive mucus production is [...]
5 Reasons Why You May Be Coughing Up Yellow Mucus
Phlegm is mucous gel-like substance expectorated from the upper and lower respiratory tract organs that usually accompanies viral and bacterial inflammatory processes. The color of phlegm could be a major clue in determining a correct diagnosis for your doctor. Clear mucus is usually not an alarming sign and could simply signal mild irritation due to [...]