Abnormal Mucus Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Bronchitis

Bronchial casts may be associated with congenital and acquired cardiopathies, bronchopulmonary diseases leading to mucus hypersecretion, and pulmonary lymphatic abnormalities [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bronchitis: New Insights Could Lead to First Diagnostic Test, Better Treatments Sep. 6, 2017 — Researchers describe how the concentration of mucins -- the proteins that make mucus [sciencedaily.com]

He or she also may: Look at your mucus to see whether you have a bacterial infection Test the oxygen levels in your blood using a sensor attached to your fingertip or toe [web.archive.org]

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Acute Bronchitis

Overview Viscodyne Syrup is used for Cough, Chest congestion, Acute and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases associated with abnormal mucus secretion, Acute sore throat, Colds [thepiwox.com]

He or she also may: Look at your mucus to see whether you have a bacterial infection Test the oxygen levels in your blood using a sensor attached to your fingertip or toe [web.archive.org]

Symptoms The most common symptoms of COPD are breathlessness (or a "need for air"), abnormal sputum (a mix of saliva and mucus in the airway), and a chronic cough. [web.archive.org]

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Acute Gastroenteritis

Visual examination of stool can confirm abnormal consistency and determine the presence of blood or mucus. [cdc.gov]

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Vaginitis

Definition (NCI) Normal or abnormal secretions from the vagina. [fpnotebook.com]

Mucus produced by the cervical glands is discharged from the vagina naturally, especially during the childbearing years. [fpnotebook.com]

Causes of abnormal vaginal discharge include infectious agents (e.g., Neisseria gonorrhea, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas, and Candida albicans), the presence of foreign [fpnotebook.com]

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Sinusitis

Genetic causes include cystic fibrosis and ciliary dyskinesia, leading to abnormal mucus production and clearance. [ucihealth.org]

They frequently cause obstruction of the sinus drainage passage, contributing to abnormal mucus clearance among CF patients. [med.stanford.edu]

Sinus Infection Symptoms The abnormal amount of mucus production leads to increased episodes of post nasal drip. [sinusinfectionhelp.com]

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Cystitis

Evans explains, “It is felt by many investigators that the root problem is an abnormal lining to the bladder known as the glycosaminoglycan or GAG layer. [womenshealth.com]

This mucus layer in the bladder protects us against the naturally occurring acid in our own urine and for reasons that are unclear, it can break down, leading to the passage [womenshealth.com]

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Atopy

Bronchial mucosa inflammation and abnormal mucus predispose to mould colonisation. [elsevier.es]

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Acute Sinusitis

HIV infections Abnormal mucus secretion or movement, e.g. cystic fibrosis patients who suffer from clogged airways due to thick mucus build up Acute sinusitis (acute rhinosinusitis [symptoma.com]

Bacterial and viral infections also impair the mucus transport system. [aafp.org]

Risk factors include allergies like hay fever, a nasal passage abnormality, cystic fibrosis, tooth infection, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a weak immune system [top10homeremedies.com]

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Acute Respiratory Infection

This kind of illness is known for its abnormally thick and sticky mucus which prevents organs, particularly the lungs and pancreas, from functioning the way they should. [tgp.com.ph]

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Patulous Eustachian Tube

Mucociliary clearance drains mucus away from the middle ear into the nasopharynx, thus preventing infection from ascending to the middle ear. Anatomy of the ear. [emedicine.com]

Abnormal or impaired eustachian tube functions (ie, impaired opening or closing, defective mucociliary clearance) may cause pathological changes in the middle ear. [emedicine.com]

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Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of abnormal discharge and odor in people who seek care. [medium.com]

An immune response is also triggered in the vagina and can degrade the vagina’s naturally protective mucus. [medium.com]

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Obesity

Small glands that line the cervix provide cervical mucus. [edenfertilitycenters.com]

Any of these cervical abnormalities can prevent the sperm from swimming through and fertilizing the egg. [edenfertilitycenters.com]

Cervical factor infertility occurs when the cervical mucus is not the right consistency, does not contain the right nutrients, or contains antisperm antibodies. [edenfertilitycenters.com]

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Blepharitis

Abnormal oily secretions and other debris shed from the eyelids, such as flaking associated with dandruff, can accumulate in your tear film — the water, oil and mucus solution [mayoclinic.org]

Abnormal tear film interferes with the healthy lubrication of your eyelids. This can irritate your eyes and cause symptoms of dry eyes or excess tearing. [mayoclinic.org]

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Allergic Rhinitis

[…] and swelling that prevents mucus draining from the sinuses middle ear infections – infection of part of the ear located directly behind the eardrum These problems can often [nhs.uk]

These include: nasal polyps – abnormal but non-cancerous (benign) sacs of fluid that grow inside the nasal passages and sinuses sinusitis – an infection caused by nasal inflammation [nhs.uk]

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Polyps

2019-05-13T19:03:37 00:00 By vanessa - Updated Apr 18, 2016 Polyps are defined as abnormal growths of the mucus membranes. It can occur anywhere in the body. [colonhealthmagazine.com]

However, see your gynecologist right away if you experience vaginal discharge of white or yellow mucus, or abnormally heavy periods. [healthline.com]

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Cystic Fibrosis

Then, it was a pathologic diagnosis, life expectancy was approximately 6 months, and the autosomal recessive disease was believed to arise from abnormal mucus plugging exocrine [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In people with cystic fibrosis, the body produces mucus that is abnormally thick and sticky. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

This abnormal mucus can clog the airways, leading to severe problems with breathing and bacterial infections in the lungs. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

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Upper Airway Cough Syndrome

[…] paranasal sinuses into the pharynx (1). often the condition is described as a chronic condition associated with repeated episodes of cold and flu there is accumulation of mucus [gpnotebook.co.uk]

[…] in the postnasal space due to an abnormality in the mucociliary clearance (patient refers to this as catarrh) (2) It is recognized as one of the “pathogenic triad of chronic [gpnotebook.com]

But if the mucus becomes thicker or if there is more mucus than usual, you may get post-nasal drip. [mydr.com.au]

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Chronic Sinusitis

The buildup of mucus leads to increased sinus pressure and facial pain. [health.harvard.edu]

Allergies can also lead to sinusitis because of the swelling of the nasal tissue and increased production of mucus. [entcolumbia.org]

Some people with chronic rhinosinusitis have abnormal soft, jelly-like growths inside their nose or sinuses called nasal polyps. [melbentgroup.com.au]

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Nasal Polyp

[…] thick mucus from sinus membranes Symptoms of Nasal Polyps You may want to see an ENT doctor to determine if you have nasal polyps if you suffer from chronic sinusitis and [soundhealthservices.com]

but a result of an abnormal host response. [sydneyentclinic.com]

But research suggests those affected may have an abnormal immune response and different chemical markers in their mucus membrane (which lines the sinuses and nasal cavity) [hopkinsmedicine.org]

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Ileus

[…] thick and stringy, rather than the collection of mucus and bile that is normally passed. [yourdictionary.com]

Sentences Sentence examples Sentence Examples Meconium ileus is a disorder that occurs in newborns in which the meconium, the neonate's first fecal excretion after birth, is abnormally [yourdictionary.com]

SentencesSentence examples Sentence Examples Meconium ileus is a disorder that occurs in newborns in which the meconium, the neonate's first fecal excretion after birth, is abnormally [yourdictionary.com]

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COVID-19

[…] widened postnasal drip – mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose, caused by a condition such as rhinitis or sinusitis gastro-oesophageal reflux disease [nhsinform.scot]

[…] wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath an allergy smoking – a smoker's cough can also be a symptom of COPD bronchiectasis – where the airways of the lungs become abnormally [nhsinform.scot]

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Bronchial Asthma

Pulmonary expression of interleukin-13 causes inflammation, mucus hypersecretion, subepithelial fibrosis, physiologic abnormalities, and eotaxin production. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hemorrhoids

Symptoms include a burning sensation, itching, intermittent bleeding of the anus, varying degrees of leakage of mucus, faeces or flatus, perianal hygienic problems, discomfort [doi.org]

[…] prolapse and the presence of symptoms, haemorrhoids are classified into four degrees, from first degree (those presenting symptoms but without prolapse) to fourth degree (those abnormally [doi.org]

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Atelectasis

Bronchial casts may be associated with congenital and acquired cardiopathies, bronchopulmonary diseases leading to mucus hypersecretion, and pulmonary lymphatic abnormalities [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

foreign body, mucus plug, asthma, cystic fibrosis, trauma, mass lesion) or airway wall abnormality (i.e., congenital malformation and emphysema). [unboundmedicine.com]

Tumor — An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells. [encyclopedia.com]

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Gastritis

Epithelial cells lining the foveolae show loss of cytoplasmic mucus with nuclear enlargement and hyperchromasia (Fig. 14). [nature.com]

Epithelial cells lining the foveolae show loss of cytoplasmic mucus with nuclear enlargement and hyperchromasia ( Fig. 14 ). [nature.com]

The abnormal contour of the foveolae and the presence of regenerative cellular changes are considerably easier to assess than mucosal congestion and edema. [nature.com]

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Otitis Media

Overview Viscodyne Syrup is used for Cough, Chest congestion, Acute and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases associated with abnormal mucus secretion, Acute sore throat, Colds [thepiwox.com]

Abnormalities of this gene expression, especially upregulation of MUC5B in the ear, may have a predominant role in OME. [emedicine.com]

Mucins are responsible for gel-like properties of mucus secretions. The middle ear mucin gene expression is unique compared with the nasopharynx. [emedicine.com]

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Pseudomonas

Therefore, the loss of function of the CFTR protein results in abnormally thick, dehydrated and sticky mucus layers in the lung (Flume and Van Devanter, 2012). [frontiersin.org]

CF is a lethal genetic disease characterized by the production of abnormal secretions in different organs8. Lungs especially are affected by CF. [nature.com]

CFTR, mucins, and mucus obstruction in cystic fibrosis. Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine 2, a009589, (2012). 5. Williams, R. E. [nature.com]

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Symptoms The most common symptoms of COPD are breathlessness (or a "need for air"), abnormal sputum (a mix of saliva and mucus in the airway), and a chronic cough. [web.archive.org]

Abnormal sputum Other names Mucus Cocci-shaped Enterococcus sp. bacteria taken from a pneumonia patient. [en.wikipedia.org]

Dyspnea is due primarily to abnormal lung and thoracic mechanics and the increased work of breathing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Pulmonary Emphysema

Abnormal sputum Other names Mucus Cocci-shaped Enterococcus sp. bacteria taken from a pneumonia patient Pronunciation /'spju:təm/ Specialty Pulmonology Sputum is mucus that [en.wikipedia.org]

It is these structural changes of mucus hyperplasia, bronchiolar edema, and smooth muscle hypertrophy and fibrosis in smokers’ airways that result in the small airways narrowing [emedicine.com]

[…] vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which is expressed in airway smooth muscle cells and is responsible for neovascularization and expression of increased and possibly abnormal [emedicine.com]

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Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

Therefore, the loss of function of the CFTR protein results in abnormally thick, dehydrated and sticky mucus layers in the lung (Flume and Van Devanter, 2012). [frontiersin.org]

The structural abnormalities of the airways lead to abnormal mucus clearance and further bacterial colonisation and finally form a vicious cycle. 2 Recent studies have recognised [bmjopen.bmj.com]

CFTR, mucins, and mucus obstruction in cystic fibrosis. Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine 2, a009589, (2012). 5. Williams, R. E. [nature.com]

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