If you have bronchiectasis, the essential goal of treatment is to keep your airway clear. Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition in which the airways become widened and damaged, making it harder ...

Your lungs produce mucus every day to trap dust, germs, and irritants. Normally, this mucus is thin and moves out of the airways with little effort. But when you have a cold, allergies, asthma, ...

Breathing difficulties and persistent mucus buildup can significantly impact daily life, making simple activities feel exhausting and uncomfortable. When airways become congested with thick secretions ...

Most of us would rather not dwell for too long on the subject of mucus. We know it is there, quietly lubricating our insides and presumably doing vital work. It is only when we have a cold that we ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MDKey TakeawaysPostnasal drip can be caused by allergies, infections, irritants, medications, and anatomical issues.You can manage mild postnasal drip at home ...

Cystic fibrosis affects many parts of the body, but its effects on the lungs can be especially harmful. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic and progressive condition that causes the mucus in your lungs to be ...

Two existing types of drugs synergize to improve the clearing of mucus from the lungs of animals with cystic fibrosis, a ...

Given together, two medications unexpectedly improved the clearance of mucus from the lungs of animals. Stanford Medicine researchers will test them in people.