At the recent American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) annual meeting, experts discussed the evolving concept ...

Bromhexine is prescribed to loosen or thin down the mucus secretions that can plug the airways. The medication promotes the expulsion of the bronchial secretions by making it easier to clear the ...

However, in very young patients the virus can cause lower airway inflammation and increased mucus production that can jam up the lungs and plug airways. As babies and children under 2 years old ...

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

Dr. Polverino answers your most pressing questions about bronchitis, how contagious it is and when it may cause more serious ...

“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.

Coughing, wheezing, and struggling to catch your breath — bronchitis can turn a simple cold into something much more uncomfortable. But beyond the symptoms, one question often comes to mind: Is ...

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

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 ...

Exposure to mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection happens because of contaminated water or soil. Learn who gets severe ...