Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you’re dealing with a runny nose, cough or congestion, your mucus can help determine if it’s a minor bother like a common ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Thick mucus in the throat can be caused by infections like colds, ...

When you're sick you'll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it's thicker or a different color: white, green, yellow or maybe even brown. We all produce mucus, even when healthy. Mucus is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The color of your mucus can reveal some surprising things about your health. (Photo: Getty Images) (Getty Images/iStockphoto) ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MDMedically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Coughing up white mucus can mean you have congestion with a respiratory infection such as bronchitis, or it can be a symptom ...

Mucus isn't exactly something people give much thought to — until they're sick and dealing with a constantly runny nose. But mucus is actually an important part of a healthy immune system, according ...