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- Mucus in stool: A concern? - Mayo Clinic
A small amount of mucus in stool is usually nothing to worry about Stool often contains a small amount of mucus Mucus is a jellylike substance that your intestines make to keep the lining of your colon moist and lubricated But you should talk to a healthcare professional if you notice an increased amount of mucus in stool
- 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
- Asthma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance
- Bronchitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Production of mucus (sputum), which can be clear, white, yellowish-gray or green in color — rarely, it may be streaked with blood; Sore throat; Mild headache and body aches; Slight fever and chills; Fatigue; Chest discomfort; Shortness of breath and wheezing
- Acetylcysteine (inhalation route) - Mayo Clinic
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
- Guaifenesin (oral route) - Mayo Clinic
Drinking plenty of water while taking guaifenesin may help loosen mucus or phlegm in the lungs For patients taking the extended-release capsule form of this medicine: Swallow the capsule whole, or open the capsule and sprinkle the contents on soft food such as applesauce, jelly, or pudding and swallow without crushing or chewing
- Atelectasis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
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
- Whooping cough - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
After a week or two, signs and symptoms worsen Thick mucus accumulates inside your airways, causing uncontrollable coughing Severe and prolonged coughing attacks may: Provoke vomiting; Result in a red or blue face; Cause extreme fatigue; End with a high-pitched "whoop" sound during the next breath of air
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