The phrase
"mucous production" refers to the process of creating and releasing a slimy substance called mucus in the body. Mucus is often found in our nose, throat, and other parts of our body to keep them moist and protected.
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In KCS, the inability to clear mucous from the eye due to the absence of the aqueous tear portion of the film and
increased mucous production in response to irritation give the characteristic dry appearance to the cornea.
DESIGNED TO CLEAN ENTIRE 25 - 30 FEET OF DIGESTIVE TRACT and oxidize and reduce amount of hard impacted fecal matter; Other cleansers stimulate
mucous production in colon rather than breaking down hard fecal matter
The mice were either sensitized with house dust mite allergens or treated with a pro-inflammatory molecule called interleukin 13 (IL - 13), which
induces mucous production in airway diseases.
The theory is that its ability to
reduce mucous production and cleanse the lymphatic system makes it useful for allergies.
In IBS, an increase in
mucous production sometimes occurs and then is passed in bowel movements, especially with diarrhea - predominant IBS.
Excess mucous production is unable to drain and bacteria and irritants can build up creating more inflammation, swelling, stuffiness, and pain.
My symptoms never seem to be digestion so much as respiratory with a lot
of mucous production, i.e. post nasal drip and quite soon after I consume dairy products.
In addition, when a food does not digest well, a cleansing or allergenic reaction can be triggered by the body which frequently manifests as
increased mucous production.
One mechanism for food reaction = > oversupply link I've heard is: milk production is connected to white blood cell and
mucous production, which are both heavily involved with the immune system and, therefore, our systems of inflammation.
Avoiding sugar, and specifically dairy when you are sick can help decrease congestion and
mucous production.
Typically I avoid dairy during a cold because dairy can increase
mucous production, but live - culture yogurt is a worthwhile exception.
Mucous production is not as highly associated with Crohn's Disease, but may be apparent.
The mucous production is a common sign that the sensitivity is to an additive in the milk or to something used in the cow feed.