Coughing, suctioning, and humidification can help reduce secretions. Preventing the buildup of secretions is an important part of tracheostomy care. People who have a tracheostomy typically experience ...

Cells produce mucins at a constant rate, and when exposed to an allergen or pathogen, they produce more mucin in a rapid burst. Both the constant and rapid mucin secretion is controlled by calcium.

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus report that they have broken up deadly mucus secretions in the lungs, which can be fatal for asthma patients, at the molecular level ...

Breathing difficulties and persistent mucus buildup can significantly impact daily life, making simple activities feel exhausting and uncomfortable. When airways become congested with thick secretions ...

Patients perceive swallowing difficulty from thickness of saliva, but no real increase in mucus (HealthDay News) — There is no evidence to support the myth that milk increases mucus production from ...

Researchers have identified proteins that control mucous production and suggest clues to treating colon and airway diseases. New research reveals how healthy cells in our bodies produce mucins -- the ...