Aug. 10 (UPI) --Exposure to common air and water pollutants can disrupt the structure and function of the mucosal system, according to a new study, the body's natural lubricant and first line of ...

The image shows the mucus layer (blue band) that protects the intestinal wall (pink) against bacteria and other things (dark blue at the top of the picture). The blue cells in the intestinal wall are ...

Researchers review recent scientific literature about the effects of particle contaminants on the mucosal system, an internal membrane that serves as the body's lubricant and the first line of defense ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Tezepelumab treatment reduced mucus scores, which correlated with lung function improvement, among patients with ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, most often caused by cigarette smoking or long-term exposure to air pollutants. While there is ...

Your lungs naturally cleanse themselves with mucus and cilia. Supporting this process involves avoiding irritants and incorporating practices like controlled coughing, steam therapy, and ...

Although most known for its effect on the lungs, cystic fibrosis is a far-reaching condition that affects most of the body’s systems. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic condition that’s primarily associated ...

WASHINGTON, August 10, 2021 -- Major disruptions to our health and quality of life are front of mind in an era when wildfires, floods, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic impact Earth's population daily ...