Whether you’re dealing with a runny nose, cough or congestion, your mucus can help determine if it’s a minor bother like a common cold, allergies or a more serious health issue. That’s right, the ...

If you’re blowing your nose regularly, it’s hard not to notice your mucus—and what color it is. So it can also be alarming if you happen to spot yellow, brown, bloody, or green mucus in your used ...

Black mucus is rare. It can be the sign of a fungal infection, or exposure to pollutants such as coal, dust or cigarette ...

Americans are weathering the worst flu season in years, as a number of other respiratory illnesses circulate too, such as COVID-19, RSV and the common cold. A telltale sign you’re getting sick is ...

Your snot isn’t just an inconvenience; it is a window into your health. The color and consistency of nasal mucus can reveal a lot about your body, from allergies to infections. Understanding these ...

It can be hard to decipher when you or your children are suffering from allergies or something more serious. When should you go to the doctor? When should you take medicine, and what should you take?

Infections and allergies can cause thick, glue-like nasal mucus. Environmental factors, like a dry climate, can also contribute to this. Nasal mucus is created by the tissue lining of your nose and ...

It's unfortunate but true: It's totally normal for adults to get colds multiple times a year. And each of those colds will tend to follow a similar three-stage pattern, says Dr. Shiv Sudhakar, ...

Do you often get that annoying feeling of mucus dripping from your nose onto your throat? While this may be a common symptom ...