The COVID-19 virus spreads via mucus once inside an infected airway, allowing it to reach into the lower lungs, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications.

New COVID-19 research uncovers viral behavior insights, driving innovative treatments with Northwestern Medicine's support.

Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues have identified a mechanism involved in the formation of mucus plugs in asthma. Mucus plugs are thick, sticky accumulations of mucus that can form ...

Researchers from Vanderbilt University have developed a system of artificial cilia that can reportedly monitor mucus ...

Nebulisation is a life-saving tool for individuals with respiratory problems offering a safe and effective way to deliver ...

Researchers have developed an artificial cilia that monitors mucus in human airways to better detect infection, airway ...

More than 95% water by weight, mucus lines all of the wet surfaces inside the body — not just your nose, but also your eyes, ears, throat, airways, lungs, gut and urogenital tract. Its key ...

Dynamic airway compression occurs as a consequence ... A percussion frequency of 15–25 Hz is considered optimal for mucus transport [96,97], however, this may not be achievable via manual ...

Mechanical engineers have developed a system of artificial cilia capable of monitoring mucus conditions in human airways to better detect infection, airway obstruction, or the severity of diseases ...