Nose hair acts as the first checkpoint for inhaled air, as larger particles like dust, pollen, and debris are filtered out before they reach the deeper airways. The strands are at the front of the ...

We've all seen it: a kid with one finger wedged up a nostril, mining the cavity for a golden nugget, teasing it out, and then gobbling it like a tasty snack. It may be gross to adults, but most ...

An antibody nasal spray has shown promise for protecting against flu in preliminary human trials, after first being validated in mice and monkeys. It may be useful for combatting future flu pandemics ...

There are two things I Google more than anything else. One is the age of a celebrity, like Martha Stewart. She’s 84, because I know you want to know. I mean, how does she look so fabulous!? The second ...

Maggie O’Neill is a health writer and reporter based in New York who specializes in covering medical research and emerging wellness trends, with a focus on cancer and addiction. Prior to her time at ...

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Dupilumab reduced mucus plugging and volume in patients with moderate-to-severe type 2 asthma within 4 weeks of starting treatment, improving both global and distal lung function. These improvements ...

It's unfortunate but true: It's totally normal for adults to get colds multiple times a year. And each of those colds will tend to follow a similar three-stage pattern, says Dr. Shiv Sudhakar, ...

(Boston)—Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 29 million people in the U.S. and is the fourth leading cause of death. Mucus plugging (mucus that accumulates in the lungs ...

A dry, crusty booger lodged deep in your nose is hard to ignore. It can be annoying, uncomfortable, and hard to get out. Here, an ear, nose, and throat doctor shares the reasons why deep boogers form ...