Mayo Clinic Q and A: Nasal mucus color — what does it mean?
2018年1月26日 · During a common cold, nasal mucus may start out watery and clear, then become progressively thicker and more opaque, taking on a yellow or green tinge. This coloration is likely due to an increase in the number of certain immune system cells, or an increase in the enzymes these cells produce. Over the next few days, the discharge tends to clear ...
Chronic Bronchitis Involves Cough that Persists for Years and …
2011年4月15日 · Symptoms include coughing, phlegm production, and wheezing. Chronic bronchitis is defined by how long a person has a cough with daily phlegm production. It involves a frequent cough that persists for more than two years and, for at least three continuous months, produces phlegm.
Mayo Clinic Q & A: Chronic sinusitis symptoms resemble a cold, …
2015年3月3日 · In rare instances, you may get a bacterial infection as a result of a cold, resulting in acute bacterial sinusitis. If that happens, cold symptoms get worse after seven to 10 days. You also may have yellow or green nasal drainage, pain in your face or teeth, and a fever. Acute sinusitis lasts up to four weeks.
Expert advice on breathing issues due to wildfire smoke
June 8, 2023. Breathing for residents across certain regions of the U.S. and beyond is becoming increasingly difficult as wildfires continue to spread across large portions of several Canadian provinces, according to news reports. "Because of the upper-level winds in the areas involved, exposure to wildfire smoke can even occur if a person is ...
When is a cough a concern? - Mayo Clinic News Network
2024年1月9日 · A cough is your body's response when something irritates your throat or airways. An irritant stimulates nerves that send a message to your brain. The brain then tells muscles in your chest and abdomen to push air out of your lungs to force out the irritant. While an occasional cough is expected, a cough that persists may be a sign of a medical ...
Bronchitis: Cough it Up! - Mayo Clinic News Network
January 3, 2013. It’s a common scenario, especially for smokers. A cough that just doesn’t go away. Chronic bronchitis. It’s defined as a cough that persists for more than two years and the victim has been coughing up phlegm for at least three months. Inflammation is what makes you cough, and there are a variety of underlying causes.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Sinusitis and treatment options
2022年10月2日 · Place warm, damp towels around your nose, cheeks and eyes to ease facial pain. Drink plenty of fluids. Consuming additional fluids dilutes mucous secretions and promotes drainage. Use a saline nasal spray. Saline washes or sprays can remove thick secretions and allow the sinuses to drain. Use a nasal sinus rinse.
Mayo Clinic expert explains gastrointestinal symptoms related to …
2020年4月8日 · COVID-19 most commonly presents with respiratory symptoms, including cough and shortness of breath, as well as fever. However, digestive symptoms also can occur in patients with COVID-19, and with or without respiratory symptoms. In this Q&A, Dr. Sahil Khanna, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, answers questions about gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms related to COVID-19. Watch: Dr. Sahil […]
Home Remedies: Helping a hoarse voice - Mayo Clinic News …
2016年12月2日 · Breathe moist air. Use a humidifier to keep the air throughout your home or office moist. Inhale steam from a bowl of hot water or a hot shower. Rest your voice as much as possible. Avoid talking or singing too loudly or for too long. If you need to speak before large groups, try to use a microphone or megaphone.
What do you know about pneumonia? - Mayo Clinic News Network
Dana Sparks. September 12, 2016. Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia.