Mucus

What is mucus?

It is very annoying when we feel that we have mucus in our nose and throat and we can't breathe or we are constantly coughing to try to get rid of it.

It's not only during the winter that you get a cold, but sudden changes in temperature and air conditioning can also affect you. Suffering from mucus is one of the most common symptoms and is usually caused by a cold or flu.

How is mucus formed?

Mucus is a secretion consisting mainly of water, mixed with other substances, such as mineral salts or mucin, the latter of which gives mucus its viscous texture.

Causes of mucus

These are some of the main causes of mucus in the throat:

  • Viral infections
  • Respiratory infections
  • Colds
  • Allergies
  • Smoking
  • Environmental factors or pollution.

How to identify the type of mucus?

The type of mucus can be identified by a number of factors, including the colour of the mucus.

  • Clear: this is a sign of good health and is normal. It is generated by your body as your protective barrier.
  • White: means there is congestion.
  • Yellow: means there is an infection.
  • Green: means there is an infection.
  • Pink: contains blood. It usually occurs in isolation as there is mucus damage when blowing the nose.

How to remove mucus from the throat

In addition to mucolytics, you should take into account some of these tips that will help you to eliminate mucus from your throat much more effectively:

  • Hydration, it is very important to drink plenty of water to try to eliminate the mucus.
  • Avoid dry environments, it is good for the respiratory tract to maintain moisture, so it is good to inhale steam.
  • Gargle with water and salt.
  • Ventilate the rooms and the house well so that dust and dirt do not concentrate.

How to combat mucus?

This type of symptoms is combated with specific medicines used to relieve mucus, these are called mucolytics or expectorants. These syrups for mucus differ in the final functionality that each one has.

Mucus medicines

Expectorants are for clearing mucus and dry coughs and mucolytics help to thin the mucus and therefore expel mucus.

Both are used to promote bronchial secretions, although they act in different ways.

Some examples:

- Bisolvon mucolytic syrup: Reduces the viscosity of mucus and phlegm and facilitates its expulsion.

 

- Cinfatos expectorant syrup: Relieves cough and facilitates the expulsion of mucus and phlegm.

There are also specialised paediatric mucolytics for children.

What is mucus?

It is very annoying when we feel that we have mucus in our nose and throat and we can't breathe or we are constantly coughing to try to get rid of it.

It's not only during the winter that you get a cold, but sudden changes in temperature and air conditioning can also affect you. Suffering from mucus is one of the most common symptoms and is usually caused by a cold or flu.

How is mucus formed?

Mucus is a secretion consisting mainly of water, mixed with other substances, such as mineral salts or mucin, the latter of which gives mucus its viscous texture.

Causes of mucus

These are some of the main causes of mucus in the throat:

  • Viral infections
  • Respiratory infections
  • Colds
  • Allergies
  • Smoking
  • Environmental factors or pollution.

How to identify the type of mucus?

The type of mucus can be identified by a number of factors, including the colour of the mucus.

  • Clear: this is a sign of good health and is normal. It is generated by your body as your protective barrier.
  • White: means there is congestion.
  • Yellow: means there is an infection.
  • Green: means there is an infection.
  • Pink: contains blood. It usually occurs in isolation as there is mucus damage when blowing the nose.

How to remove mucus from the throat

In addition to mucolytics, you should take into account some of these tips that will help you to eliminate mucus from your throat much more effectively:

  • Hydration, it is very important to drink plenty of water to try to eliminate the mucus.
  • Avoid dry environments, it is good for the respiratory tract to maintain moisture, so it is good to inhale steam.
  • Gargle with water and salt.
  • Ventilate the rooms and the house well so that dust and dirt do not concentrate.

How to combat mucus?

This type of symptoms is combated with specific medicines used to relieve mucus, these are called mucolytics or expectorants. These syrups for mucus differ in the final functionality that each one has.

Mucus medicines

Expectorants are for clearing mucus and dry coughs and mucolytics help to thin the mucus and therefore expel mucus.

Both are used to promote bronchial secretions, although they act in different ways.

Some examples:

- Bisolvon mucolytic syrup: Reduces the viscosity of mucus and phlegm and facilitates its expulsion.

 

- Cinfatos expectorant syrup: Relieves cough and facilitates the expulsion of mucus and phlegm.

There are also specialised paediatric mucolytics for children.