Aug 29, 2023 · Acute sinusitis is most often caused by the common cold. Signs and symptoms may include a blocked and stuffy (congested) nose, which may block your sinuses and prevent drainage …

Jul 31, 2024 · The lining of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs is inflamed. Signs and symptoms include cough, mucus, fatigue and chest discomfort.

Aug 30, 2024 · More mucus or changes in mucus color or thickness. Fever. When to see a doctor Talk with your doctor or other healthcare professional if your symptoms don't get better with treatment or if …

May 30, 2024 · A small amount of mucus in stool is usually nothing to worry about. Stool often contains a small amount of mucus. Mucus is a jellylike substance that your intestines make to keep the lining …

Jun 13, 2023 · Colds mean extra thick and sticky mucus, but dairy milk doesn't make phlegm worse.

Feb 1, 2026 · Guaifenesin is used to help clear mucus or phlegm (pronounced flem) from the chest when you have congestion from a cold or flu. It works by thinning the mucus or phlegm in the lungs.

An infection, growths in the sinuses, called nasal polyps, or swelling of the lining of the sinuses can cause chronic sinusitis. Symptoms might include a blocked or stuffy nose that makes it hard to …

Oct 29, 2024 · A cough that happens once in a while is common. It helps clear irritants and mucus from your lungs and prevents infection. But a cough that lasts for weeks is usually due to a health …

May 24, 2023 · The mucus from your nose may start out clear and become thicker and yellow or green. This change is normal. Most often, it doesn't mean that you have a bacterial illness. When to see a …

Nov 8, 2023 · Mucus plug. A mucus plug is a buildup of sputum or phlegm in your airways. It commonly occurs during and after surgery because you can't cough. Drugs given during surgery make you …