Thick sticky mucus is rarely an isolated symptom. It may be associated with the following symptoms based on the cause: Other symptoms that can occur with specific causes can include sore throat, ...

Nose and throat glands continuously make up to one to two quarts of mucus daily. All this mucus keeps membranes in your body moist and helps to fight infection. When you're sick, mucus production ...

If it's a mild cold with a runny nose, but no other symptoms, the surgery is likely to be done as planned. If the cold is more severe, you have a sinus infection, a bad cough, or a sore throat, the ...

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