Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues have identified a mechanism involved in the formation of mucus plugs in ...

to determine whether it plays a role in mucus plug formation. For the study, investigators initially used lung airway cells from the National Jewish Health Live Cell Core, a biorepository of lung ...

“Mucus has got a bad rap,” said Dr. Richard Boucher, a pulmonologist and director of the Marsico Lung Institute/UNC Cystic Fibrosis Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Mucus produced from a wet cough can be clear, white, yellow, green, or brown, Meilan Han, MD, a University of Michigan professor of internal medicine and spokesperson for the American Lung ...

By supporting the immune system, Lung Clear Pro helps maintain overall respiratory health. NAC is a powerful antioxidant known for its mucolytic (mucus-thinning) properties. It helps in breaking ...

As people take to TikTok to rave about the lung-health benefits of mullein, a medical herbalist explains what it actually does.

It's often linked to a history of smoking, but it is also the most common type of lung cancer seen in nonsmokers. It starts in the cells that make mucus, and it’s usually found in the outer ...

Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is leading a team of researchers that has developed a system of artificial cilia capable of monitoring mucus conditions in human airways ...

Nov. 6, 2024 — Exhaled breath contains chemical clues to what's going on inside the body, including diseases like lung cancer. And devising ways to sense these compounds could help doctors ...

But, it can be as simple as a smart plug that allows you to turn on fans, lamps and other common home items with your phone or virtual assistant. It's a much cheaper way to make any item a "smart ...

Mutant RAS, they ... Oct. 31, 2024 — Researchers have shown that the IGFBP3 protein plays a relevant role in human lung development. The results of the study, which used organoids derived from ...

The sticky, slimy goo plays an essential role in fighting off infections, shaping the gut microbiome and more.