Curious about your snot? Plenty of people take a peek at what winds up in their tissue after a good nose blow, but doctors say this curiosity can actually give you clues about your health. "Increased ...

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Every day, you produce the equivalent of a large fast-food drink cup (32 ounces) worth of snot. And when you are sick, you produce far more than that. Where does all that mucus go? When you are sick ...

When you’re sick, you’ll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it’s thicker or a different colour: white, green, yellow or maybe even brown. What can this phlegm – also called mucus, snot, ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Allergies, infections, acid reflux, smoking, and exposure to environmental irritants can cause extra mucus in your throat. Home remedies like drinking more ...

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Smoking affects how much mucus a person’s body produces and how thick it is. People can take steps to manage mucus, such as drinking plenty of water, trying controlled coughing, and quitting smoking.