mucus buildup
Nasal passage blockage
Mucus buildup is the accumulation of the thick, slippery secretion produced by membranes in the respiratory tract, sinuses, or other body passages.
It typically results from illness, allergies, or irritation: The cold left me with serious mucus buildup in my chest.
Clearing mucus buildup is a common concern in treating congestion.
- phlegmViscous airway secretion
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- chest congestionMucus accumulation in airways
- snotNasal mucus discharge
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
catarrh · sinus · sinus pressure · nasal passage · drainage · thick · sticky · clogged · stuffy · chest · throat · cough · hack · wheeze · gurgle · blocked · postnasal · drip
- Respiratory Problemsasthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, COPD, emphysema
- Bronchial Disordersbronchitis, bronchiolitis, bronchospasm, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis
- Nosenose, nostril, nostrils, nares, nasal