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 ...

When the seasons change, many people experience sore throats that leave them wondering if they’re dealing with allergies or something more serious, like a viral infection. Understanding the underlying ...

Patients with poorly controlled asthma and mucus plugs had significantly more airflow obstruction, type 2 inflammation and severe exacerbations, according to a study published in The Journal of ...

Airways with mucus plugs have thicker epithelium, basement membranes and smooth muscle than unplugged airways. These thicker features occur in patients with fatal and nonfatal asthma alike. WASHINGTON ...

That constant sniffling, the pressure building behind your eyes, the headache that won’t quit. You’ve been popping allergy pills for days with zero relief. What gives? You might be fighting the wrong ...

Sudden sneezing fits aren't always allergies; irritants like dust, smoke, or perfume can also be the culprit. Understanding the difference between all ...

When spring or fall is in the air, so is pollen, the powdery plant substance that triggers seasonal allergies for tens of millions of Americans. But if you’re sneezing and your nose is running it can ...

Some types of allergies can cause voice loss or laryngitis. Laryngitis typically occurs due to overuse of the voice, acid reflux, colds, flu, or infection. Laryngitis is irritation or inflammation of ...

Tinnitus is ringing, hissing, buzzing, or another sound in your ear that doesn’t have an external source. About 10 percent of U.S. adults have experienced tinnitus lasting at least 5 minutes in the ...