The buildup of excess mucus in your nasal passages and throat is a common and uncomfortable symptom of many illnesses. JDawnInk via Getty Images Being sick with a cold or other congestion-causing ...

Post-nasal drip occurs when mucus moves down your throat, causing irritation and cough. Here’s how medical professionals say you can stop it in its tracks.

If you’ve ever fought a cold or infection in the past, chances are you’ve had the not-so-pleasant experience of coughing up green phlegm. Along with a runny nose and sore throat, green phlegm is ...

Chest pain when coughing can sometimes be a sign of a medical emergency like a heart attack. Acute bronchitis causes symptoms like coughing with mucus and chest soreness. GERD involves stomach acid ...

Huff coughing, or huffing, is a breathing technique that helps move mucus out of the lungs. It can clear the lungs and help prevent infection in people with conditions such as chronic obstructive ...