Coughing more after quitting smoking: Whats the deal? Coughing more than usual may be a sign your body is starting to heal Tobacco smoke paralyzes and destroys some of the tiny hair-like structures in the airways called cilia As a result, the cilia that remain have trouble sweeping mucus out of the lungs When you stop smoking, the cilia regrow and
Mucus in stool: A concern? - Mayo Clinic A small amount of mucus in stool is usually nothing to worry about Stool often contains a small amount of mucus Mucus is a jellylike substance that your intestines make to keep the lining of your colon moist and lubricated But you should talk to a healthcare professional if you notice an
Bronchitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic The lining of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs is inflamed Signs and symptoms include cough, mucus, fatigue and chest discomfort
Asthma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack
COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic More mucus or changes in mucus color or thickness Fever When to see a doctor Talk with your doctor or other healthcare professional if your symptoms don't get better with treatment or if symptoms get worse Also talk with your healthcare professional if you notice symptoms of an infection, such as fever or a change in the mucus you cough up
Acetylcysteine (inhalation route) - Side effects dosage Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic (medicine that destroys or dissolves mucus) It is usually given by inhalation but may be given in other ways in a hospital Acetylcysteine is used for certain lung conditions when increased amounts of mucus make breathing difficult Acetylcysteine liquefies (thins) or dissolves mucus so that it may be coughed up
Colon cancer stool: What to look for and how to test at home Mucus is a jellylike substance that your intestines make to keep the lining of your colon moist and lubricated But you should talk to a healthcare professional if you notice an increased amount of mucus in stool
Pseudomembranous colitis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Symptoms of pseudomembranous colitis may include: Watery diarrhea Pus, mucus or blood in the stool Severe belly cramps, pain or tenderness Fever Nausea Thirst, dry mouth and other symptoms of low body fluids, called dehydration The beginning of symptoms is often related to recent antibiotic treatment Symptoms may start during or after treatment Most often, symptoms appear within two
Guaifenesin (oral route) - Side effects dosage - Mayo Clinic Guaifenesin is used to help clear mucus or phlegm (pronounced flem) from the chest when you have congestion from a cold or flu It works by thinning the mucus or phlegm in the lungs
Chronic sinusitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic An infection, growths in the sinuses, called nasal polyps, or swelling of the lining of the sinuses can cause chronic sinusitis Symptoms might include a blocked or stuffy nose that makes it hard to breathe through the nose and pain and swelling around the eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead