Mucus production is natural. However, overproduction of mucus in the throat can lead to long-term coughing and throat irritation. Certain conditions and factors can lead to an excess of mucus, such as ...

Clear, bubbly phlegm does not typically indicate a problem. However, coughing up large amounts could indicate an underlying health issue, such as fluid in the lungs. Phlegm, or sputum, is a type of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s never any fun feeling under the weather, but when a common cold is paired with excess phlegm, it makes matters even worse.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s no way around it: Coughing up phlegm feels gross, especially if you’re already dealing with other ...

In 1821, French physician René Laennec wrote, "A spitting pot I consider as an essential part of the bedroom apparatus." Laennec, who invented the stethoscope, spent his days gazing at his patients' ...

There’s no way around it: Coughing up phlegm feels gross, especially if you’re already dealing with other unpleasant symptoms from a cold or other respiratory infection. The good news is that some ...

Constantly clearing your throat might be a symptom of silent reflux, where the contents of your stomach are flowing back up to your throat and irritating the tissues there. — TNS Most people clear ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s never any fun feeling under the weather, but when a common cold is paired with excess phlegm, it ...