Cystic fibrosis (CF) alters the structure of mucus produced in airway passages. In pigs affected by CF, mucus strands (made of MUC5B protein) are more tangled than normal, and the sheets of mucus ...

Aug. 10 (UPI) --Exposure to common air and water pollutants can disrupt the structure and function of the mucosal system, according to a new study, the body's natural lubricant and first line of ...

Let’s talk about the topic everyone experiences but no one wants to admit: mucus in your poop. It sounds alarming, feels weird, and definitely isn’t the highlight of your day, but it’s way more common ...

Mucus plug identification and its impact on patient burden is a relatively new aspect of airway disease clinical management.

On 19 May, at the 2025 American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference, researchers from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital presented compelling evidence that functional improvement in paediatric ...

All animals, minus sponges, have evolved the ability to produce mucus. Snail mucus is used in skin care, and some research suggests it has some antimicrobial properties. In a recent study, scientists ...

Middle-ear infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria remain among the most common pediatric illnesses worldwide.

Mucus is important for maintaining healthy lungs. Inhaled particles, including bacteria and viruses, get trapped in mucus and then cilia -- tiny hair like projections on the surface of the airway ...

Mucus is important for maintaining healthy lungs. Inhaled particles, including bacteria and viruses, get trapped in mucus and then cilia -- tiny hair like projections on the surface of the airway ...