Your body naturally makes mucus to protect organs like lungs and eyes. But infections, allergies and pollution can boost mucus production. Know what it does, when to worry and how to ease discomfort.

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Mucus is present in several bodily organs and help prevent disease as well as aid in pivotal ...

When you’re sick, you’ll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it’s thicker or a different colour: white, green, yellow or maybe even brown. What can this phlegm – also called mucus, snot, ...

Mucus in your chest isn’t just gross, it can actually make you feel miserable. When it starts building up in your chest, it ...