Coughing up excess mucus and feeling short of breath may worsen.

What does excess mucus do to the lungs and health?

In response to inflammation, excess mucus is produced, potentially plugging parts of the lung and leading to their collapse.

The excess mucus accumulates in the throat or back of the nose.

Blackmoors may appear to have fungus, when producing excess mucus (see opposite page).

There is often excess mucus over the eye after sleeping for an extended period.

The excess mucus causes repeated episodes of bronchitis and pneumonia throughout life.

If you need help getting rid of the excess mucus, an expectorant may be in order.

The airways narrow and produce excess mucus, making it difficult to breathe.

During an allergic reaction, the lining of your nasal passages may swell and produce excess mucus.