Mucus

Cervix Mucus

Mucins

Mucociliary Clearance

Mucin-2

Gastric Mucins

Mucin 5AC

Goblet Cells

Exocrine Glands

Mucin-5B

Intestinal Mucosa

Gastric Mucosa

Respiratory Mucosa

Periodic Acid-Schiff Reaction

Expectorants

Trachea

Mucin-3

Bronchi

Respiratory System

Viscosity

Mucus

Mucus (disambiguation)

Alkaline mucus

Mucus plug

Eating mucus

Cervical mucus method

Cervical mucus plug

Mucus fishing syndrome

Muci

Muco

Sperm-cervical mucus contact test

Lovely Muco

Muco-Inositol

Nikolas Muci

Mariana Muci

Muco River

Fern test

Geomalacus anguiformis

Zhang Congzheng

Boettgerilla pallens

Phyllodoce mucosa

Wang Haogu

Foveolar cell

Zhu Zhenheng

Traditional rice of Sri Lanka

Mucin 5B

Vaginal lubrication

Deroceras laeve

Marine microbial symbiosis

Deroceras panormitanum

Amount of mucus8

• A small amount of mucus in a baby's poop is not usually a problem unless other symptoms are present. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• A small amount of mucus in one or two diapers, especially if there are no other symptoms, is usually not a sign of illness. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• A small amount of mucus in your urine (pee) is normal. (medlineplus.gov)
• A normal test result usually shows a small or moderate amount of mucus in your urine. (medlineplus.gov)
• People with respiratory conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis often produce a large amount of mucus. (nationaljewish.org)
• If you produce a large amount of mucus, your health care provider may recommend other techniques to help clear the mucus. (nationaljewish.org)
• Infants and children with some lung conditions (bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, cystic fibrosis and other conditions) often produce a large amount of mucus. (nationaljewish.org)
• It can't be just a small amount of mucus analogous to the amount that might be obtained when a swab is used to obtain a throat culture, because we need a much larger volume in order to be more likely to recover the NTM. (cdc.gov)

Changes in cervical mucus3

• One method of fertility monitoring uses changes in cervical mucus to predict ovulation . (medicalnewstoday.com)
• Several years ago, Ribbeck began exploring whether changes in cervical mucus might play a role in preterm births. (sciencedaily.com)
• Thick white mucus discharge in early pregnancy is quite common and occurs due to the changes in cervical mucus. (pregnancy-baby-care.com)

Congestion8

• Drinking enough liquids, especially water, can help loosen congestion and help your mucus flow. (healthline.com)
• Natural medicine for symptoms of throat congestion and excessive mucus. (nativeremedies.com)
• Native Remedies® Mucus-Clear™ is a safe, effective, non-addictive and natural remedy for mucus and throat congestion. (nativeremedies.com)
• Mucus-Clear™ is a powerful homeopathic formula that addresses discomfort associated with throat clearing and congestion. (nativeremedies.com)
• It goes to work quickly to thin the mucus and relieve symptoms of congestion, providing temporary relief from excessive coughing, throat clearing and other signs of irritation. (nativeremedies.com)
• Ginger also has the power to soothe congestion by drying out excessive mucus. (davidwolfe.com)
• Boiron offers Chestal Honey to loosen chest congestion with thick mucus and Chestal Cold & Cough for relief of both nasal and chest congestion and a runny or stuffy nose. (boironusa.com)
• Oral, over-the-counter nasal decongestants can be hit-or-miss with any type of mucus-they can open up the congestion, but often have side effects such as thickening of mucus, jitteriness, sleepiness, or blood pressure issues," the doctor adds. (wellandgood.com)

Secretion2

• Mucus (/ˈmjuːkəs/ MEW-kəs) is a slippery aqueous secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes. (wikipedia.org)
• British Library EThOS: Neurogenic mucus secretion in ferret trachea : excitatory and inhibitory control. (bl.uk)

Lungs13

• The mucus blanket aids in the protection of the lungs by trapping foreign particles before they enter them, in particular through the nose during normal breathing. (wikipedia.org)
• In humans, mucus is the thick fluid that coats the airways in order to catch pathogens that would otherwise enter the lungs (and thence the bloodstream) when air is breathed in. (improbable.com)
• A new way to unclog the sticky mucus from the lungs of sufferers of chest disease and cystic fibrosis has been discovered by US scientists. (thenakedscientists.com)
• Sufferers are prone to recurrent chest infections because the mucus they produce is thick and sticky and cannot be cleared easily from the lungs, allowing bugs to loiter and damage the lung tissue. (thenakedscientists.com)
• In fact, another factor is at work and, by understanding it, University of California San Francisco (UCSF) scientist John Fahy and his colleagues have also developed a new way to clear the sticky mucus from the lungs of CF and chest-disease victims. (thenakedscientists.com)
• Writing in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology , researchers suggested that mucus found in the internal linings of our body (such as in the mouth, the lungs, the intestine and the cervix), contains proteins which have a protective effect on the teeth. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
• A deep cough is less tiring and more effective in clearing mucus out of the lungs. (nationaljewish.org)
• Postural drainage is a technique that uses gravity to promote drainage of mucus from the lungs. (nationaljewish.org)
• Exercise is also a good way to help bring up mucus in the lungs. (nationaljewish.org)
• Chest percussion with huff or deep coughing can help clear the mucus in the lungs. (nationaljewish.org)
• The AirPhysio Child is a 100% drug free OPEP exhaler device for children or adult low lung to loosen mucus in lungs & ai. (superdrug.com)
• It can also result in excess mucus buildup in the lungs, causing the sufferer to cough or wheeze throughout the day. (asiaone.com)
• Caustics are chemicals that burn or corrode people's skin, eyes, and mucus membranes (lining of the nose, mouth, throat, and lungs) on contact. (cdc.gov)

Airway mucus1

• Small particles such as dust, particulate pollutants, and allergens, as well as infectious agents and bacteria are caught in the viscous nasal or airway mucus and prevented from entering the system. (wikipedia.org)

Snail mucus7

• The two young Thai women reclining next to me at Chiang Mai's Snail Spa sang the praises of helix aspera muller glycoconjugates, snail mucus for short. (dailymail.co.uk)
• When I saw Drew Barrymore raving over the trendy snail mucus mask, I had to give it a try. (today.com)
• snail mucus just may be good for your skin but only if the correct source and concentration are used," dermatologist Dr. Neal Schultz told TODAY Style. (today.com)
• Scientists are working to understand if a common plant, like black mustard, may be able to pick up chemical signals from snail mucus called kairomones and preemptively change their biochemistry to become less appealing to snails. (plos.org)
• In a recent article published in PLOS ONE , a researcher from the Department of Zoology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studied whether "unwounded" black mustard plants exposed to snail mucus before being exposed to actual snails experienced lower rates of snail predation. (plos.org)
• The researcher exposed black mustard plants at different ages to snail mucus, collected on paper, when the plant was a seed, a seedling, or when it was a seed and again when it was a seedling. (plos.org)
• The author suggests that plants may pick up on chemicals associated with plant eaters-in this case snail mucus-that may prompt them to become less appealing before an initial attack even occurs. (plos.org)

Loosen mucus2

• Expectorants, such as guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robitussin), can thin and loosen mucus so it will clear out of your throat and chest. (healthline.com)
• Repeat 3-4 times a day to loosen mucus and reduce phlegm buildup in the throat. (davidwolfe.com)

Lose your mucus plug3

• How long after losing or beginning to lose your mucus plug did you go into labor? (babycenter.com)
• At some point after you lose your mucus plug, you may start to notice cramping, contractions, or other signs of early labor . (babycenter.com)
• You'll lose your mucus plug sometime before you go into labor (usually after 37 weeks), or as labor is starting. (babycenter.com)

Losing your mucus plug3

• I agree if it's mucus plug, it's only part of the mucus plug, but labor can start without noticeably losing your mucus plug. (babycenter.com)
• Losing your mucus plug usually means your cervix is dilating (opening up) and becoming thinner and softer (effacing),' explains the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health Opens a new window . (babycenter.com)
• While losing your mucus plug is one sign that your body's preparing for labor, it doesn't mean you need to head to the hospital or even call your provider. (babycenter.com)

Excess10

• Excess nasal mucus, as with a cold or allergies, due to vascular engorgement associated with vasodilation and increased capillary permeability caused by histamines, may be treated cautiously with decongestant medications. (wikipedia.org)
• If your excess mucus is triggered by a bacterial infection, your doctor will most likely prescribe antibiotics. (healthline.com)
• Excess mucus has been present for more than 4 weeks. (healthline.com)
• When it's excess mucus that's coughed up - it's referred to as phlegm. (healthline.com)
• Sometimes, however, excess mucus can be a sign of a more serious condition. (healthline.com)
• Can allergies cause excess mucus production? (dane101.com)
• Inflammation in turn leads to increased blood flow to affected areas, including the lining of your nose and throat - resulting in swelling and excess mucus production (cue sniffling, sneezing, and general misery) . (dane101.com)
• So there we have it folks - while excess mucus can certainly be an unpleasant symptom no matter what causes it, there are certain signs and tricks you can look out for if you suspect allergies might be playing a role. (dane101.com)
• Apple Cider Vinegar helps the body maintain a healthy pH balance, which prevents excess mucus production. (davidwolfe.com)
• Mucus is protective, and excess mucus production is triggered by the immune system. (ibstreatmentcenter.com)

Phlegm and mucus1

• Mucus-Clear™ goes to work quickly, helping to temporarily relieve the most troublesome symptoms of excessive phlegm and mucus production. (nativeremedies.com)

Fertile cervical mucus5

• So, if a person notices an increase in vaginal discharge, they may be seeing fertile cervical mucus. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• A dietary supplement to support female reproductive health by supporting healthy fertile cervical mucus. (fairhavenhealth.com)
• Supports the production of fertile cervical mucus in healthy women who are trying to conceive. (fairhavenhealth.com)
• FertileCM Supports Healthy Fertile Cervical Mucus. (fairhavenhealth.com)
• FertileCM for Women is a dietary supplement designed to support the healthy production of fertile cervical mucus - the fluid that is naturally produced when you are approaching ovulation. (fairhavenhealth.com)

Throat16

• Sometimes, your body can make too much throat mucus, requiring frequent clearing. (healthline.com)
• What causes the overproduction of mucus in your throat? (healthline.com)
• What can you do about an overproduction of mucus in your throat? (healthline.com)
• This home remedy can help clear mucus from the back of your throat and may help kill germs. (healthline.com)
• Lying flat can make it feel like the mucus is collecting in the back of your throat. (healthline.com)
• Overproduction of mucus in your throat is often the result of a minor illness that should be allowed to run its course. (healthline.com)
• Mucus is a thick, slippery fluid that coats and moistens certain parts of the body, including the nose, mouth, throat, and urinary tract. (medlineplus.gov)
• When mucus and phlegm build up in your nasal passages or throat, you feel just plain awful. (davidwolfe.com)
• We are all familiar with mucus in the nose or sinuses or throat. (ibstreatmentcenter.com)
• What causes swallowing difficulty w/ mucus in throat? (healthtap.com)
• Swallowing difficulty of saliva, seems throat not closing after pushing saliva, nothing on endoscopes of throat and esophagus only too much mucus. (healthtap.com)
• Having tight throat and trouble swallowing my own saliva/mucus and foods like rice and bread. (healthtap.com)
• Am battling a mucus-y cold/sore-throat, and my mouth is excessively producing saliva to the point that I can't sleep/throw up after swallowing. (healthtap.com)
• It feels like my tongue is blocking the mucus from entering my throat? (healthtap.com)
• When i swallow water or saliva,my throat makes sound like crumble and i have always mucus on my throat how to cure this? (healthtap.com)
• Why I am having thick clear mucus in my esophagus and that its difficult for me to swallow feeling like my throat is open that doest close anymore. (healthtap.com)

Always produ1

• Your body is always producing mucus. (healthline.com)

Secretions6

• Mucus is made up of a fluid component of around 95% water, the mucin secretions from the goblet cells, and the submucosal glands (2-3% glycoproteins), proteoglycans (0.1-0.5%), lipids (0.3-0.5%), proteins, and DNA. (wikipedia.org)
• When studying frogs in Australia's Watagan Mountains, Gould was surprised to find evaporated puddles where eggs thrived for days, swaddled in nests their mothers whip up by aerating mucus secretions with their toes. (scientificamerican.com)
• Although decongestants dry secretions, they may make it more difficult to reduce mucus. (healthline.com)
• Newswise - PITTSBURGH, June 7, 2018 - Mucus and other airway secretions that are expelled when a person with the flu coughs or exhales appear to protect the virus when it becomes airborne, regardless of humidity levels, a creative experiment conducted by the University of Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech discovered. (newswise.com)
• The mucus discharge is a mixture of old vaginal cells, cervical secretions, natural bacterial flora that is present in the vaginal area as well as vaginal secretions. (pregnancy-baby-care.com)
• The ingredients in FertileCM, which include L-Arginine, vitamin C, N-Acetyl-Cysteine, Grape Seed Extract, and Lactobacillus Acidophilus, support the production of healthy, fertile-quality cervical secretions by hydrating and thinning the cervical mucus, and also support a healthy vaginal ecosystem and vaginal pH. (fairhavenhealth.com)

Thin the mucus1

• There is no evidence that using medications to thin the mucus (eg, guaifenesin ) improves fertility. (msdmanuals.com)

Cough and mucus2

• This natural treatment for cough and mucus is available in a convenient, concentrated tincture formula that can be mixed into water for sipping or taken directly at full strength. (nativeremedies.com)
• A key issue is to identify what factors are causing the cough and mucus, so that specific treatments can be developed. (woolcock.org.au)

Mucins3

• The major mucins secreted - MUC5AC and MUC5B - are large polymers that give the mucus its rheologic or viscoelastic properties. (wikipedia.org)
• In the journal Current Biology, scientists from MIT, Harvard and Oxford report that proteins called "mucins" found in mucus stop bacteria from clumping together and forming these films. (scienceupdate.com)
• Mucus is formed from polymers known as mucins, and the composition and arrangement of these mucins determine how porous the gel is. (sciencedaily.com)

Inflammation3

• Sometimes in times of respiratory illness or inflammation, mucus can become thickened with cell debris, bacteria, and inflammatory cells. (wikipedia.org)
• Mucus is produced by the lower airways in response to inflammation. (healthline.com)
• Our results corroborate previous results in Balb/c mice that repeated inhalation of live A. fumigatus spores is suffcient to induce mucus production and inflammation by day 3 post last challenge, and antibody titers and collagen production by day 28 post-challenge. (cdc.gov)

Cilia4

• Our understanding of the mucociliary interface (MCI), or the boundary between the PCL and mucus layer, remains poorly defined in terms of the efficiency and mechanism of force transfer from the beating cilia to the flowing mucus layer. (frontiersin.org)
• Relative motion of mucus and cilia, both vertically and in the direction of transport. (frontiersin.org)
• The 2019 Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Cilia, Mucus and Mucociliary Interactions is a highly integrated and unique meeting uniting basic scientists, bioengineers, translational investigators and clinicians studying the components and fundamentals of cilia and mucus biology, their interface as a mucociliary apparatus and human diseases related to mucociliary dysfunction such as chronic obstructive lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia. (grc.org)
• This GRC will be held in conjunction with the "Cilia, Mucus and Mucociliary Interactions" Gordon Research Seminar (GRS). (grc.org)

Thick mucus1

• Using a unique, proprietary blend of three highly diluted and scientifically selected natural substances, Mucus-Clear™ provides an effective and safe choice for managing thick mucus. (nativeremedies.com)

Sticky mucus1

• If you notice a clump of thick, sticky mucus in your undies late in pregnancy, it's probably your mucus plug - and it's a sign that your body is preparing for labor. (babycenter.com)

Secrete mucus2

• The intestines naturally secrete mucus that helps coat the intestinal tract, digest food, and pass stool. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• For example, mucous membranes secrete mucus. (healthline.com)

Mucociliary Clearance2

• In the lower respiratory tract impaired mucociliary clearance due to conditions such as primary ciliary dyskinesia may result in mucus accumulation in the bronchi. (wikipedia.org)
• The airway surface liquid is a two phased system that consists of the viscoelastic mucus layer that traps inhaled particles and the periciliary layer (PCL) that facilitates ciliary beating which drives mucociliary clearance (MCC). (frontiersin.org)

Discharge12

• Mucus plug or discharge? (babycenter.com)
• Is it my mucus plug or vaginal discharge? (babycenter.com)
• Some women expel the entire mucus plug at once, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Opens a new window , while others lose it over time in what looks like an increase in vaginal discharge . (babycenter.com)
• In fact, you might not notice when the mucus plug comes out because you may be used to seeing heavy vaginal discharge during pregnancy, caused by increased estrogen levels. (babycenter.com)
• If the discharge is pink or brown, it's likely your mucus plug. (babycenter.com)
• Sometimes small amounts of bright-red blood can be mixed with both discharge and your mucus plug,' says Melissa Simon, M.D Opens a new window . (babycenter.com)
• A white mucus discharge during pregnancy is quite normal and is experienced by all pregnant women. (pregnancy-baby-care.com)
• Remember that white mucus discharge during pregnancy is nothing to be alarmed about. (pregnancy-baby-care.com)
• Do keep in mind however, that while a white mucus discharge during pregnancy is normal, you should contact your medical practitioner right away if you notice any changes in the discharge. (pregnancy-baby-care.com)
• The white mucus discharge during early pregnancy will change as the pregnancy progresses. (pregnancy-baby-care.com)
• The white mucus discharge during the third trimester will be very different and towards the end of the pregnancy you will most probably notice, blood in the discharge. (pregnancy-baby-care.com)
• A clear mucus discharge during pregnancy, especially towards the end of the pregnancy is a sign that the body is getting ready for childbirth. (pregnancy-baby-care.com)

Bacteria8

• Mucus serves to protect epithelial cells in the linings of the respiratory, digestive, and urogenital systems, and structures in the visual and auditory systems from pathogenic fungi, bacteria and viruses. (wikipedia.org)
• The mucus plug starts forming around week 7 of pregnancy , and it helps stop bacteria and other sources of infection from getting into your uterus and harming your baby. (babycenter.com)
• Mucus found in the body could help protect teeth from the bacteria that causes cavities. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
• While toothpaste and mouthwash kill bacteria, mucus prevents the bacteria itself from attaching to teeth and causing holes in the enamel. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
• Researchers said the artificial mucus could one day be added to toothpaste or chewing gum to help fight against bacteria in the mouth. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
• This suggests that cervical mucus from women at high risk for early labor, for reasons not yet known, may be more susceptible to invasion by potentially harmful bacteria and microbes, making it more likely that those women will experience an infection that leads to preterm birth, Ribbeck says. (sciencedaily.com)
• Contrary to popular belief, green mucus doesn't indicate the presence of bacteria. (boironusa.com)
• Sometimes the doctor will take a sample of the mucus for culture to see if there are bacteria warranting antibiotic treatment. (wellandgood.com)

Infections4

• Effect of acute and chronic infections on mucus layer and MCC. (frontiersin.org)
• According to Ozy.com , researchers want to develop their own form of synthetic mucus which they believe could have beneficial health effects and might even help protect against respiratory infections and stomach ulcers. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
• Between 25 and 40 percent of early births are believed to be caused by infections that occur when microbes reach the uterus through the cervical plug, which is made of mucus and normally blocks access to the uterus. (sciencedaily.com)
• Respiratory infections and allergies generally generate mucus which retains any pathogens in ones system longer which further taxes the immune system trying to keep one healthy. (allstarhealth.com)

Antibiotics4

• Instead of giving people antibiotics, they believe synthetic mucus could be an effective, and less intrusive, form of treatment. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
• Myth: Green mucus means you need antibiotics. (boironusa.com)
• Healthy mucus is usually clear or white, while shades of green or yellow could be a sign of the common cold or allergies, which antibiotics don't treat. (boironusa.com)
• According to these findings, PMB-PP NPs are promising delivery systems to protect cationic peptide antibiotics against enzymatic degradation, to overcome the mucus barrier and to provide drug release directly at the epithelium . (bvsalud.org)

Viscoelastic properties1

• In a myriad of obstructive pulmonary diseases, MCC is disrupted by pathologically concentrated mucus with elevated viscoelastic properties. (frontiersin.org)

Pathogens3

• Amphibians, fish, snails, slugs, and some other invertebrates also produce external mucus from their epidermis as protection against pathogens, and to help in movement and is also produced in fish to line their gills. (wikipedia.org)
• How mucus structures facilitate interaction with particles or pathogens. (frontiersin.org)
• In bronchiectasis, damaged epithelium impairs removal of mucus and increases the risk of infection by pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus, Aspergillus fumigatus , and nontuberculous mycobacteria. (medscape.com)

Snot3

• Mucus (also known as snot) is that slimy substance that your body produces to help protect and lubricate your respiratory system. (dane101.com)
• It's worth noting that the mucus featured in this study was not comparable to snot. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
• If your snot is red, Dr. Shapiro says not to freak out, even though it can be an indication of blood in the mucus. (wellandgood.com)

Production7

• The body's natural reaction is to increase mucus production. (wikipedia.org)
• Increased mucus production in the upper respiratory tract is a symptom of many common ailments, such as the common cold, and influenza. (wikipedia.org)
• Regular mucus production is normal. (healthline.com)
• So what can you do about allergy-related mucus production? (dane101.com)
• In related news, doctors know that too much mucus production can impede breathing and be life threatening in people with respiratory disorders, like asthma. (scienceupdate.com)
• In the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers report that this over-production of mucus is caused by an enzyme called MAP- K13. (scienceupdate.com)
• It was believed that these foods increased the production of mucus. (boironusa.com)

Nose6

• Nasal mucus may be removed by blowing the nose or by using nasal irrigation. (wikipedia.org)
• Whether you're dealing with a runny nose or a chesty cough, mucus is often at the heart of the problem. (dane101.com)
• It is thought, however, that mucus found in the nose could also prove beneficial to our bodies. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
• This product helps your body release the mucus so that it can be removed efficiently through effective coughing, blowing ones nose, and general resorption. (allstarhealth.com)
• She tells me that when you're blowing your nose a lot, the mucus lining can form little scabs that will turn the mucus a dark red or cause bright streaks of fresh blood. (wellandgood.com)
• Those of you who, like me, were prone to acute nosebleeds -as in, streams of blood coming from your nose rather than blood-streaked mucus-as a *super cool* child, may be surprised by Dr. Shapiro's protocol. (wellandgood.com)

Intestinal2

• The aim of this study was to develop peptide antibiotic - polyphosphate nanoparticles that are able to overcome the enzymatic and mucus barriers providing a targeted drug release directly on the intestinal epithelium . (bvsalud.org)
• Moreover, mucus diffusion of NPs was investigated with porcine intestinal mucus . (bvsalud.org)

Mucous membranes2

• During cold, dry seasons, the mucus lining nasal passages tends to dry out, meaning that mucous membranes must work harder, producing more mucus to keep the cavity lined. (wikipedia.org)
• These can irritate mucous membranes, signaling the body to produce more mucus. (healthline.com)

Fluid4

• In the human respiratory system, mucus is part of the airway surface liquid (ASL), also known as epithelial lining fluid (ELF), that lines most of the respiratory tract. (wikipedia.org)
• Cervical mucus is fluid that the cervix releases into the vagina. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• Finally, recent reports highlighting non-swellable structures present in mucus (i.e., flakes) indicate that the mucus layer may not be a continuous, homogenous viscoelastic fluid, highlighting another area where we lack an understanding of mucociliary interactions. (frontiersin.org)
• Often referred to as Egg White Cervical Mucus (EWCM), the cervical fluid that shows up during your fertile window should be slippery, translucent and stretchable, just like raw egg whites. (fairhavenhealth.com)

Cervix3

• Although the cervix always produces some mucus, it makes more right before and after ovulation. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• This is a combination of mucus and blood from vessels that have ruptured as the cervix begins to dilate and efface in preparation for active labor. (babycenter.com)
• Bear in mind that at the beginning of the pregnancy, the cervical mucus forms a plug at the mouth of the cervix to guard the baby and the uterus against infection. (pregnancy-baby-care.com)

Epidermal2

• Researchers have often hypothesized hydrodynamic functions for fish scales, but have largely ignored the mucus and epidermal coatings that cover the surfaces of fish scales in most teleost species. (sicb.org)
• Epidermal mucus ('mucus') potentially provides an alternative SI 'tissue' to dorsal muscle that can be collected non-invasively and non-destructively. (springer.com)

Respiratory system1

• Mucus protects your respiratory system with lubrication and filtration. (healthline.com)

Impairs1

• Rarely, abnormal cervical mucus impairs fertility by inhibiting penetration or increasing destruction of sperm. (msdmanuals.com)

Epidermis2

• We use gel-based profilometry to examine the surface topography of seven species of fish both with and without mucus and epidermis. (sicb.org)
• Thus, scale morphology alone is not a good predictor of live fish surface topography because diversity also exists in the epidermis and mucus layers. (sicb.org)

Homeopathic1

• To ensure the safety of Mucus-Clear™ homeopathic remedy and to provide the highest quality and most effective product for users, all Native Remedies® homeopathic medicines and biochemic tissue salts are manufactured in an FDA-registered and cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical facility under the strict supervision of qualified homeopaths and responsible pharmacists. (nativeremedies.com)

Chest1

• Airway clearance measures, including chest physiotherapy, help clear the mucus. (nationaljewish.org)

Proteins1

• Now they want to harness these proteins by making synthetic mucus, which they'd add into toothpaste and chewing gum, to promote good dental health. (huffingtonpost.co.uk)

Buildup1

• The Neti pot is a tool you can use to clear out mucus buildup. (davidwolfe.com)

Cystic fibrosis1

• Scientists have developed an anti-oxident that can reduce the stickiness of mucus for cystic fibrosis patients. (thenakedscientists.com)

Symptoms2

• Your provider may include a mucus in urine test in your urinalysis if you have symptoms of a UTI. (medlineplus.gov)
• If the mucus is green, and you also have other symptoms such as fevers, cough, body aches, or headaches, it may be a sign of a sinus infection," says Dr. Shapiro. (wellandgood.com)

Stool8

• If a baby breastfeeds, their stool may seem to contain mucus. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• A baby may have blood and mucus in their stool . (medicalnewstoday.com)
• Rarely, mucus in a baby's stool can signal a serious problem. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• Many people who suffer from IBS have mucus in their stool. (ibstreatmentcenter.com)
• Having mucus in your stool is an important sign, although it's not a specific sign. (ibstreatmentcenter.com)
• When mucus is being excreted in the stool, or is the only thing that is being excreted, which sometimes happens, it is a clear sign that the immune system is having a major reaction to something in the digestive tract. (ibstreatmentcenter.com)
• An IBS expert can help you figure out exactly what is causing the mucus in your stool, so that you can treat it or avoid it, and then your digestive system can heal. (ibstreatmentcenter.com)
• If you need help figuring out what is causing mucus in your stool, we can help you sort that out at the IBS Treatment Center. (ibstreatmentcenter.com)

Runny2

• In a baby with diarrhea , the runny, loose stools may contain mucus. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• Lots of people have runny noses with clear mucus when they're outside in the cold," she says. (wellandgood.com)

Peptide3

• They then decided to do the same test with charged peptide probes, which are small enough to avoid getting stuck in the mucus network but are sensitive to the biochemical modifications of the mucus. (sciencedaily.com)
• With these peptide probes, the researchers found a significant differences in mucus permeability and adhesiveness: The peptides were able to pass through samples from high-risk women much more easily. (sciencedaily.com)
• Peptide Antibiotic-Polyphosphate Nanoparticles: A Promising Strategy to Overcome the Enzymatic and Mucus Barrier of the Intestine. (bvsalud.org)

Baby's2

• Allergies and food sensitivities can cause diarrhea or lead to mucus in a baby's poop, though this is uncommon. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• The blood and mucus could come from tiny tears in the baby's anus. (medicalnewstoday.com)

Chronic1

• Ask a doctor if you have a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) or a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. (allstarhealth.com)

Airways3

• In the airways-the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles-the lining of mucus is produced by specialized airway epithelial cells called goblet cells, and submucosal glands. (wikipedia.org)
• If the mucus is allowed to collect in the airways, breathing may become difficult, and infection may occur. (nationaljewish.org)
• The medication helps loosen the mucus and open the airways to make the techniques more effective. (nationaljewish.org)

Clear2

• Designed to be taken internally, Mucus-Clear™ contains no artificial colors or preservatives. (nativeremedies.com)
• So, your mucus should be clear most of the time. (wellandgood.com)

Snails1

• Snails produce mucus during motion, and its presence is often a good indicator to plants that a snail is nearby. (plos.org)

Infection7

• Thickening of mucus as a "rebound" effect following overuse of decongestants may produce nasal or sinus drainage problems and circumstances that promote infection. (wikipedia.org)
• Having too much mucus may be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI) or other medical condition. (medlineplus.gov)
• A urinalysis may be done during a regular check-up, or your health care provider may order the test if you have signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI) or other condition that can cause mucus in urine. (medlineplus.gov)
• Ribbeck's lab at MIT investigates the distinctive chemical and mechanical properties of mucus, and how those properties help it to perform many critical roles as part of the body's first line of defense against infection. (sciencedaily.com)
• In addition, the altered mucus may be less able to retain helpful immune system components such as antibodies or antimicrobial peptides, which would normally help to combat infection. (sciencedaily.com)
• In some cases, Dr. Shapiro says, thick yellow mucus can be a sign of a bacterial infection or a more significant viral infection. (wellandgood.com)
• Brown mucus, says Dr. Shapiro, can be a sign of old blood or a bacterial infection, which is a sign you should check in with your doctor. (wellandgood.com)

Periciliary1

• The airway surface liquid consists of a sol layer termed the periciliary liquid layer and an overlying gel layer termed the mucus layer. (wikipedia.org)

Goblet cells1

• Our results show that CNCM I-3690 can (i) physically maintain modulated goblet cells and the mucus layer and (ii) counteract changes in local and systemic lymphocytes. (nature.com)

Bloody Show1

• Bloody show may be brownish, pink, or bright red and mixed with smaller amounts of mucus. (babycenter.com)

Epithelial cells1

• It presents a functional unit of a physical barrier consisting of a mucus layer and a monolayer of epithelial cells and of a mucosal lymphoid system that together efficiently discriminate between pathogenic and commensal microorganisms 16 . (nature.com)

Relief1

• Do not use if known sensitivity to Mucus Relief or any of its ingredients exists. (allstarhealth.com)

Prevents1

• In addition, mucus aids in moisturizing the inhaled air and prevents tissues such as the nasal and airway epithelia from drying out. (wikipedia.org)