"Tonsil stones are small, pebble-like lumps made from food debris, bacteria, dead cells and/or mucus that form in the pockets ...

This unusual bacteria lives in our large intestine and survives off of mucin—the layer of mucus that covers the large intestine's surface. Mucin provides a small but important separation between ...

Mucus presents a formidable barrier to nanoparticle drug-delivery systems, but adding a coating of polymer molecules helps them sneak through the net. Mucus, the amorphous, sticky substance that ...

Your nose is built with a fantastic gooey substance called mucus, and we produce close to a liter of it every day. I'm getting there now. Every breath you take is filled with dust, dirt ...

Myth or fact? Snot can be good for you. Producing mucus will help clear your sinuses, help clear your nasal passages. Laura Martin, MD, MPH And the snot and the mucus, they help keep our mucous ...

Purpose. The postsurgical use of N-acetylcysteine, octreotide, and other agents to reduce mucus accumulation after urinary diversion procedures is described. Conclusion. Various agents evaluated ...