Introduction: Before trying to get rid of mucous it is pertinent to know what it is and what causes it. Mucous is a contagion, which is caused by bacteria. In short, the bacteria that causes cold generally causes mucous. Where are mucous generally found? Mucous are found in the sinus area, which is near the eyes and nose, bronchitis and throat. You need to do away with the mucous in the...

Chronic bronchitis refers to inflammation and infection of the bronchial tubes and mucosal membranes, generating an overproduction of mucus. The excessive production of mucus at the level of the respiratory tract is the body's inflammatory response to irritation and infection of the bronchia. Excess mucus perturbs the process of respiration by reducing the amount of air that is normally received...

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages (bronchi) to your lungs. It causes a cough, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Coughing often brings up yellow or greenish mucus. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic. Bronchitis Symptoms Cough is a common symptom of bronchitis. The cough may be dry or may produce phlegm. Significant phlegm production suggests...

Bronchitis Symptoms include the inflammation of the windpipe and bronchial tubes, after a bout of cold or flu. It is commonly caused by a virus; less often, bacteria; and even more rarely a fungus. You get the virus from germs in the air, or on people's hands. Sometimes a door knob, or an escalator's hand rail can carry the germs. When you breathe the viruses in, you get sick. You are more...