Read The State Of Your Health Through Mucus

People often only really notice mucus’ existence when they have a health issue. When you are suffering from a virus or bacterial infection, your body can produce excess amounts of mucus and it can go from its normal colourless state to being yellow or green. At the peak of an infection, mucus will be dark green, and will gradually turn lighter shades until it returns to being colour.

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Phlegm is actually not the same as mucus. It’s a combination of mucus, bacteria, dead cells from inflamed tissue and debris and is only in the body in times of any inflammation or illness.
You can get more advice on what is phlegm from mucusmanagement.org.uk, a website that explains the reasons behind mucus production and gives ways to treat excess mucus.

Mucus in a healthy state is actually a useful bodily fluid that helps with numerous different body functions. It is made up of mucin, white blood cells, dead tissue cells, water and salts.

Mucus helps us to swallow our food, and provides lubrication of the whole of the digestive system. It also lubricates the reproductive tracts. It can also protect our lungs from dust particles and other pollutants as it traps any particles in our airways.

But when we have an infection mucus becomes a lot thicker and can congest our airways and sinuses. It can settle on our chest and make it harder to breathe. In order to free the congestion, we have to cough up the mucus and this is difficult when it is viscous. To help loosen the mucus and get it moving, it’s important to drink lots of fluids. Spicy foods are also supposed to help shift congested mucus.

Go to the Mucus Management site for further information and advice on how to expel mucus.