Mucus in the nose helps trap germs and other particles to prevent them from entering the body. When mucus, germs, and particles dry out, it forms a booger in the nose. Removing it can be risky. Nose ...

It’s snot a laughing matter. The color of nasal mucus can help show what state of health a person is in, according to ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Raj Sindwani of the Cleveland Clinic. “If your ...

Nasal obstruction is a blockage of the nasal cavity, which is the space inside the nose. It may occur due to excess mucus or structural changes to the nose. The nasal cavity divides into two passages, ...

That persistent dry feeling in your nose might seem like just another minor annoyance in your day, something you dismiss with a quick swipe of a tissue. But what if that seemingly innocent dryness is ...

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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) ...

Scientific researchers created a synthetic mucus to tame bacterial pathogens, according to research presented during the 2017 Experimental Biology meeting held in Chicago April 22-26. Mucus is a ...

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Mucus is a normal part of the lungs. But smoking and other issues can cause too much mucus to collect there. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Your body makes about a liter (approximately 1 quart) ...