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- Mucus in stool: A concern? - Mayo Clinic
Larger amounts of mucus in stool, associated with diarrhea, may be caused by certain intestinal infections Bloody mucus in stool or mucus along with belly pain may signal a more serious condition, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and even cancer
- Bronchitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The lining of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs is inflamed Signs and symptoms include cough, mucus, fatigue and chest discomfort
- Coughing more after quitting smoking: Whats the deal?
Coughing more than usual may be a sign your body is starting to heal Tobacco smoke paralyzes and destroys some of the tiny hair-like structures in the airways called cilia As a result, the cilia that remain have trouble sweeping mucus out of the lungs When you stop smoking, the cilia regrow and
- Guaifenesin (oral route) - Side effects dosage - Mayo Clinic
Guaifenesin is used to help clear mucus or phlegm (pronounced flem) from the chest when you have congestion from a cold or flu It works by thinning the mucus or phlegm in the lungs
- Bronchitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
The lining of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs is inflamed Signs and symptoms include cough, mucus, fatigue and chest discomfort
- Acetylcysteine (inhalation route) - Side effects dosage
Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic (medicine that destroys or dissolves mucus) It is usually given by inhalation but may be given in other ways in a hospital Acetylcysteine is used for certain lung conditions when increased amounts of mucus make breathing difficult Acetylcysteine liquefies (thins) or dissolves mucus so that it may be coughed up
- COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
More mucus or changes in mucus color or thickness Fever When to see a doctor Talk with your doctor or other healthcare professional if your symptoms don't get better with treatment or if symptoms get worse Also talk with your healthcare professional if you notice symptoms of an infection, such as fever or a change in the mucus you cough up
- Atelectasis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Surgery Suctioning mucus or doing a bronchoscopy can get rid of airway blockages During bronchoscopy, the doctor gently guides a flexible tube down your throat to clear your airways If a tumor is causing atelectasis, treatment may involve removing or shrinking the tumor during the bronchoscopy, which may include surgery
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