"Mucus production" refers to the process of creating and releasing a sticky substance called mucus. This occurs in our bodies, particularly in areas such as the nose, throat, and lungs. Mucus helps trap dust, germs, and other particles, keeping our airways clean and protected. It is a natural way our body defends against infections and helps to lubricate and moisten these areas.
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It is not starches per se that are protective of the gut, but glucose; this is needed
for mucus production, for preservation of the intestinal barrier, and for immune function.
«Existing therapies for airway obstructive diseases provide relief by preventing allergic airway inflammation, but none of these drugs specifically address the problem of
excessive mucus production; further, there is no convincing evidence that current therapies significantly reduce mortality associated with chronic asthma and COPD,» Srivastava said.
I discussed the
reduced mucus production very low - carb dieters sometimes experience in an early blog post (Dangers of Zero - Carb Diets, II: Mucus Deficiency and Gastrointestinal Cancers, Nov 15, 2010).
Some amount
of mucus production from the nasal and sinus lining is normal, but rinsing your nasal passages using a Neti Pot or similar tool (this is my family's favorite) helps to rinse away excess phlegm, trapped pollens, dust, pollutants, and bacteria.
Steam inhalation, with or without essential oils, can help to control
excess mucus production that causes post-nasal drip, but it is not recommended for very small children.
Before you know it, the virus that
triggered mucus production in your sinuses or caused a sore throat invades your bronchial tubes.
In women, EPA and DHA are believed to help regulate hormones, reduce inflammation, promote
cervical mucus production, and reduce blood clotting, all of which is beneficial for fertility.
I'd been having pretty consistent issues
with mucus production, causing me to be blowing my nose or coughing up phlegm on a daily...
Loke thinks that the human body may
boost mucus production when it detects helminths as a defense against the parasites; for a patient with ulcerative colitis, the extra mucus may also help calm an excessively aggressive immune system.
In CF a defect in a gene for a transporter protein involved in
mucus production affects many organs and tissues, but its most serious effects are often seen in the lungs.
The mucus - filled lungs are prone to infections, which lead to inflammation, which leads to
more mucus production, worsening the disease or even suffocating the patient.
Deletion of TLR3 alters the pulmonary immune environment and
mucus production during respiratory syncytial virus infection.
«The discovery that aldose reductase
regulates mucus production and goblet cell metaplasia makes inhibition of this enzyme an attractive therapeutic option to reduce mucus - related airway obstructive diseases — and for the first time gives us a real chance to alter the course of the underlying disease in asthma and COPD.»
Additionally, high cortisol reduces gut motility, blocks digestion, blunts blood flow to the gut, and
lessens mucus production, an important immune function.
«Numerous studies have shown that full cream milk does not
cause mucus production, and milk is rarely a trigger of asthma.»
Antihistamines block inflammation, so there's less tissue swelling and, in theory,
less mucus production, Dr. Ivey says.
Like marshmallow, licorice is a soothing demulcent (something that
encourages mucus production) making it perfect for dry, spasmodic coughs.
An almost
instant mucus production occurs in some yeast infection patients who have the slightest amount of sugar in their diet, and this will often disappear as their intestinal yeast overgrowth is halted and reversed, I have verified this with many patients over the years.
Additionally, offering a child simple, easy to digest, whole, non-processed foods accompanied by small amounts of food herbs and spices (thyme, ginger, licorice, chamomile), will strengthen and support a weak digestive system and
keep mucus production and inflammation at a minimum.
When there is too
much mucus production pylori fit themselves into this material and hide away from our immune system.
Since TORBUTROL can be effective in totally suppressing cough, it should not be used in conditions of the lower respiratory tract associated with
copious mucus production.
The results of Loke's new case study — the most recent of only five studies that investigate helminthic therapy in people instead of animals — suggest that helminths may ease the symptoms of autoimmune diseases by
increasing mucus production.
Two asthmatic mothers said it aggravated their condition, an interesting reaction as fenugreek is thought to help asthma by
decreasing mucus production (in fact, many natural healers use fenugreek to treat coughs, bronchitis, and sinus problems for this very reason).
This results in
excessive mucus production, cough and remodeling processes in the airways as well as the loss of alveoli, which are therefore no longer available for gas exchange.
These viral infections are highly contagious and can lead to a number of symptoms including
excess mucus production, swollen eyes and glands, coughing and excessive sneezing.
Blood profiling and genetic analysis further revealed that tissues in which helminths thrived increased carbohydrate metabolism — a prerequisite
for mucus production.
«It's ridding your body of that extra junk that is triggering the process
of mucus production.»
Some examples of fertility related issues that can be identified through fertility awareness charting include: a short luteal phase (also called luteal phase defect), limited
cervical mucus production, recurrent low grade yeast infections, thyroid imbalances, and PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) among other health and fertility - related concerns.
Specifically, studies have shown aloe vera is beneficial to the gastric mucosa due in part by its ability to balance stomach acid levels and promote
healthy mucus production.
The vitamin C content of lemon helps boost immunity, and ginger reduces the production of histamine, the compound that
triggers mucus production.
Young puppies and geriatric dogs are at greater risk of developing a secondary opportunistic lung infection, which usually consists of the dog becoming lethargic, experiencing a decreased appetite, and having more «wet cough»
with mucus production.
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