BACKGROUND: Shield-shaped corneal ulcers and corneal plaques in vernal keratoconjunctivitis are associated with delayed epithelial healing, as well as the risks of infectious keratitis and sterile ...

Neurotrophic keratitis is historically a rare disease, but now that more understanding has been gained of the underlying etiology and manifestations, its prevalence is starting to increase ...

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Dermatologists often evaluate and treat conditions involving the mucous membranes. This epithelium is present not only in the eye, mouth, and genitalia but also in the nasopharynx. Although ...

Reduced hydration of the airway surface fluid that renders the respiratory mucous more viscous and impairs mucociliary clearance, leads to the main clinical feature of CF — chronic endobronchial ...

Yellow or green discharge (pus) in the eye The eyelids are stuck (matted) together with pus after sleep After being wiped away, the pus comes back during the day Often caused by a bacterial eye ...

Expectorants are medications that help thin and loosen mucus, making it easier to cough it out of your lungs, airways, or throat. When you have a nagging cough or mucus buildup that just won't go ...

Mullein is an expectorant, which means it helps the body expel excess mucus. It usually works by helping make your coughs more productive, allowing you to clear mucus from your chest or throat.

It’s mostly a healthy response because your body is trying to protect you. Food caught in your throat, mucus in your airway, or even certain types of medications can send a message to your brain ...

A cough is a reflex action that clears your airway of irritants and mucus. There are two types of cough: productive and nonproductive. A productive cough produces phlegm or mucus, clearing it from ...

Asthma can cause excess mucus buildup in the lungs, leading to chest congestion. It usually worsens when you have a respiratory infection or when your allergies are acting up. However, you can also ...

Sometimes, a cold, allergens, or bacteria can cause too much mucus to form. This mucus buildup can become thick and encourage bacteria and other germs to build up in your sinus cavity, eventually ...