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What Is Mucus? Surprising Facts About Your Phlegm

January 25, 2018

It may be gross, but mucus actually serves as an important bodily substance. Read to learn what's healthy and what's not, and exactly what is mucus. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: allergies, mucus, mucus facts, nasal, sinus
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What Are Boogers? And Why Do We Have Them?

October 17, 2015

Your body makes mucus all the time, and you need it. Boogers provide a protective layer in your nose. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: allergies, antibodies, boogers, flu, mucus, neti pot, sinus, sinus infection, snot
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Don’t Let Barotrauma Be a Pain This Summer

July 15, 2014

Some of your summer plans can lead to unexpected pain in your ears or sinuses. Learn more about how to prevent barotrauma from being a pain this summer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: barotrauma, diving, ear, flying, nose, scuba, sinus, travel
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