Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your mucus can tell you a lot about your health. Your mucus can tell you a lot about your health. Did you know that the color of ...

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 ...

Mucus is a normal part of the lungs. But smoking and other issues can cause too much mucus to collect there. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Your body makes about a liter (approximately 1 quart) ...

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 ...

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 ...

Coughing up white mucus can be a sign of an upper respiratory infection or chronic conditions like COPD. Viral infections that cause white mucus cannot be treated with antibiotics, so focus on rest ...