The sneezing, itchy eyes and coughing elicited by some allergens are caused by proteins creating holes in airway cells, ...

The immune system senses damage to cell membranes caused by pore-forming proteins and mounts a response. The sneezing, itchy ...

Some evidence suggests yellowish-green mucus might be caused by a bacterial infection, rather than a virus (which won’t respond to antibiotics). So, the colour of your phlegm is not enough by itself ...

Upper airway volumes may predict cognitive performance and regional brain volumes in children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB).

Feeling ill? This is what phlegm can – and can’t – tell you about your health - Experts have revealed what to look for when ...

Despite widespread public health efforts, the dangerous myth of "prevention of tongue swallowing" continues to persist during ...