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.
Mucus is a thick, wet substance that moistens and cleans the
nasal membranes, wets the air, and clears inhaled foreign matter.
Maintain and offset dryness of
mucus membranes (think eyelids,
nasal passages and vaginal walls)
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).
But they're also found in many cold formulas because they dehydrate the
mucus membranes in your
nasal passages, which puts an end to symptoms like a runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.
Most cases show only evidence of problems in the mouth,
nasal passages and the conjunctiva (
mucus membranes) of the eyes.