Read about the function of mucus at the bottom of answer box as a related link.
Humans produce about a half litre of mucus a day - so I'd say it was pretty vital to us in breathing and digesting. (Not to mention reproducing!!)
Myxomatous is the medical term meaning pertaining to a tumor filled with mucus.
Thick mucus can lead to difficulty breathing or result in mucus plugs that block airways in conditions like cystic fibrosis. It can impair the ability of cilia in the respiratory tract to clear mucus, increasing the risk of infections. Thicker mucus can also impact the function of organs like the lungs and digestive system.
Mucopurulent means containing both mucus and pus.mucopurulent
Probably the mucus that collects in Harry's lungs makes it hard for him to breathe.
Describe your problem and i can help.
No, swallowing mucus does not typically result in it being excreted in feces. Mucus is broken down and digested in the stomach like other food substances.
The medical term for female vaginal fluid is cervical mucus.
In medical documentation, abbreviations such as "COPD" (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) may be used if the mucus build-up is related to respiratory conditions. "CXR" (chest X-ray) might also be noted if imaging is needed to assess mucus levels in the lungs. Additionally, "SOB" (shortness of breath) could be documented if the mucus is affecting the patient's breathing.
The stomach has a special mucus lining that is resistant to stomach acid. If a tiny hole develops in this mucus lining, the result can be an ulcer.
SPUTUM
RHEUM (pronounced as ROOM)
That means you might have chronic problem of TB.See its not the thing you have TB but you may have.Yellow mucus also develop when you have cold and cough for long time.