If your mucus is gray or black... …you likely inhaled dark-colored particles, like smoke from a fire or heavy exhaust. Regular smokers can also blow out darker mucus because of the tar or other toxic ...

To get immediate relief for a runny nose, Dr. Ren suggests first blowing your nose gently to clear excess mucus. Then, apply a warm compress to the outside of your nose to help loosen mucus.

With spring nearly in full bloom, allergy season is making its presence known across northeast Indiana. Doctors said itchy ...

Another reason for a runny nose could be a deviated septum. This is where the wall between the nostrils is askew, triggering a range of symptoms including infections and excess mucus. If a ...

Children under 4 years old shouldn’t use over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, the FDA has warned. So what do you do ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am on a low-sodium diet by choice. I do not add salt to anything, except when I bake for others. I have ...

Allergy shots may be offered along with other complementary and effective treatments for congestion. Saline nasal rinses are ...