Inhaling small particles from cleaning products for years on end can
irritate the mucus membranes in the lungs and cause changes to your airways and the way you breathe.
Both gypsum and calcite, found in drywall and cement,
irritate mucus membranes, like those in the eyes, nose and throat.
Not exact matches
In the case of a cold, a thicker wall of
mucus can serve as a barrier preventing other viruses, bacteria, or
irritating particles from entering the nasal
membranes, she says.
All your mucous
membranes have a
mucus layer to protect them; otherwise, the
membranes would become constantly
irritated and inflamed.
I mentioned this on MDA's website too, but for the past two years I have suffered badly with sinus problems, dry
irritated eyes and throat (constant sticky
mucus at back of throat) and also, don't know if connected, but have had both cervical and nasal polyps (apparently polyps only found on
mucus membranes).