YOGYAKARTA Mucus or mucus may be annoying but where does it come from, of course, it's not without reason that this sticky material is in the throat. Licens not only coating the throat, but also the lungs, nose, and sinus.

This lender is produced by membranes on the nose and sinuses. Its main function is to trap bacteria, viruses and allergens. That means, the mucus in the throat functions to prevent dust or allergen such as powder entering and spreading throughout the body that makes you sick. The lens encapsulates particles from the outside, is carried into the stomach and then dumped outside the body. In addition to the throat, mucus is also produced by the digestive system, cervicals, and urinary tract. But it has different functions and different essences as well.

Even when you are healthy, mucus is still produced. Because this material protects the tissue and coats the lungs, throat, and salurah of the nose, sine, and prevents the area from spreading. Lendir contains antibodies and enzymes, which are designed to kill or neutralize harmful bacteria in the air. Let's just think of mucus as a defensive line that can prevent you from falling ill.

If this system runs normally, you may not be aware of the mucus in the throat. But when you have an infection, mucus will change color. For smokers, for example, mucus is produced more than usual. Well, if clear mucus is produced too much, it may be that Art is experiencing allergies or the body is trying to get rid of other irritations, such as powder or dust.

Lendir in the throat and sinus will be light yellow, cream, or greenish when experiencing infection, runny nose, or bronchitis. During infection, the body produces more white blood cells for defense. Then send them to the respiratory tract. The white blood cells contain substances called neutrophils. This is what gives the yellow color or greenness to mucus. If mucus in the throat is red or brown after removing the blood from the mucus. Generally, it is due to irritation or drying of the tissue that coats the nasal channel caused by friction, absorption, or excessive drain.

A little blood on mucus in the nose, there's no need to worry. However, if you experience excessive bleeding, it is important to immediately consult a doctor. This can be a sign of serious infection. How about phlegm? Daftak is one type of mucus produced by the lungs and respiratory system. If in the throat there is a lot of phlegm, this is a sign of inflammation or irritation and is usually issued when you are coughing.

It is important to recognize, the amount of mucus produced when you are sick, is not actually increasing. Launching Everyday Health, but changes consistency so that it becomes more sticky and thick. If mucus accumulates, both in the lungs and throat, it can cause nasal congestion. In severe cases, it will be difficult to breathe and swallow food.

If mucus accumulates, you may experience postnasal thinness, or mucus pouring through your nose down your throat. This often causes cough. However, thick mucus also indicates that mucus membranes are too dry due to a number of factors. Among them, when in an air-conditioned room, lack of drinking or lack of fluids, drinking coffee, tea, or alcohol that causes dehydration, taking certain drugs, and smoking.

Although most of the mucus problems in the throat are short-term. But too much mucus followed by serious conditions, you must immediately go to the doctor. In addition, also recognize mucus color changes. Especially if followed by fever, persistent cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath.


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