Mullein is an expectorant, which means it helps the body expel excess mucus. It usually works by helping make your coughs more productive, allowing you to clear mucus from your chest or throat.

Pneumonia symptoms can vary based on the cause and severity of the lung infection. For some, it might feel similar to the flu or be barely noticeable. For others, pneumonia can cause severe ...

The finale, ladies and gentlemen, is the definitive “tuk” – along with what I imagine to be a satisfying glob of sputum. End scene. What exactly is it about the sticky stuff in the depths of our ...

Saline solution. A saltwater solution applied inside your nostril (a process called nasal irrigation) can break up hardened mucus and keep your nasal passages moist. While it may not work quickly ...

Asthma can cause excess mucus buildup in the lungs, leading to chest congestion. It usually worsens when you have a respiratory infection or when your allergies are acting up. However, you can also ...

ESCANABA — One person, a contractor who worked at the Billerud paper mill in Escanaba, has died from blastomycosis, a fungal infection that has sickened close to 100 people who work at or have visited ...