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You’ve felt it before—a persistent drip at the back of your throat that lingers like a guest who has overstayed their welcome. The constant tickle and sniffling is caused by mucus that drips down the ...

It’s that time of year again, when everyone’s fighting a cold and blowing their nose. Maybe you’ve found yourself having sinus struggles, or you’ve noticed your boogers don’t look “normal.” Whatever ...

Being sick blows. Not only are you struggling to breathe, but you also have to worry about snot dripping down your nose. Even when you grab a tissue, there's always that morbid curiousity to look down ...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. Q: Can you tell me why we need phlegm or mucus? It’s just an annoyance! A: Phlegm is just ...

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, ...