Learn why phlegm happens and discover gentler, everyday ways to remove it without resorting to loud “uncle coughs”.

A cough is more than just an annoying reflex—it’s the body’s defense mechanism against foreign particles and potential ...

But if you cough up thick mucus, vomit or blood, it could be a sign of ... Dr. Ogun says. So it’s not out of the ordinary to cough up mucus from time to time. But if the mucus is thick or ...

Have you kicked a cold, bout of flu, RSV, or COVID recently—but can’t get rid of the cough? You’re not alone ... When we’re sick, that inflammation jacks up the sensitivity of airway ...