Congestion from cold and flu is the buildup of mucus in your nose, sinuses, or chest that causes a feeling of fullness or blockage. When you're dealing with congestion from a cold or the flu, you want ...

Mucus is a thin, slippery fluid that lines the nose, throat, and other passages to trap dust and germs. Phlegm is a thicker type of mucus produced in the lungs to catch and remove harmful particles ...

Mucus is a slippery, protective substance that keeps your airways, throat, and digestive tract moist, trapping and clearing out dust, allergens, and germs to help protect against irritation and ...

Drinking hot herbal tea can help soothe your throat and thin mucus. Using a humidifier can loosen mucus and clear chest congestion. Drinking clear broth helps make mucus thinner and easier to clear ...

Phoebe Williams receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Medical Research Future Fund, and the Gates Foundation. Niall Johnston does not work for, consult, own ...