Technically, it's mucus, but when mucus becomes congealed, visible, and disgustingly out of the body, it is considered phlegm, the product of your mucous membranes attempting to fight an infection of sorts-and it is good for you. (getridofthings.com)
Astringent tastes causes dryness of the body tissues and lessens the secretion from mucous membranes. (healthynewage.com)
Standard Precautions combine the major features of Universal Precautions (UP) 780, 896 and Body Substance Isolation (BSI) 640 and are based on the principle that all blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions except sweat, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes may contain transmissible infectious agents. (cdc.gov)
Provide, at a minimum, high-level disinfection for semicritical patient-care equipment (e.g.,gastrointestinal endoscopes, endotracheal tubes, anesthesia breathing circuits, and respiratory therapy equipment) that touches either mucous membranes or nonintact skin. (aarc.org)
While the endotracheal tube clearly touches mucous membranes, the ventilator components do not touch them directly. (aarc.org)
On the other hand, airway secretions (and ventilator condensate, which contains secretions) are a possible vector by which the patient's mucous membranes could contaminate ventilator components. (aarc.org)
ECRI believes that airway secretions, and ventilator condensate that contains secretions, should be considered to be just as potentially infectious as mucous membranes. (aarc.org)
The bacterium invades the body via the mucous membranes of the genitals, nose, eyes, or mouth and is spread throughout the body (organs) via blood and lymph nodes. (akc.org)
Typically, mucous membranes are coated with secretions that fight microorganisms. (msdmanuals.com)
For example, the mucous membranes of the eyes are bathed in tears, which contain an enzyme called lysozyme that attacks bacteria and helps protect the eyes from infection. (msdmanuals.com)
It is likely that the virus can spread through the airways, damaged skin (even if not visible), mucous membranes (eyes, nose, or mouth), or semen and vaginal secretions. (folkhalsomyndigheten.se)
Respiratory secretions1
Airborne disease' means pathogenic microorganisms that may be discharged through respiratory secretions and can cause disease in humans through inhalation or contact with a mucous membrane. (justia.com)
Nose4
Humidification of the inspired air by means of an "artifical nose" increase volume and viscosity of the secretions. (thieme-connect.com)
The infection is transmitted by respiratory droplets from the nose or throat mucous secretions of infected individual. (who.int)
The mucous secretions of the nose are excessively thick, forming a crusty mass. (dentalimplants-usa.com)
Transmission via droplets happens when an infected person coughs, sneezes, speaks or breathes out and the droplets reach mucous tissue in someone's eyes, nose, or mouth. (folkhalsomyndigheten.se)
Vaginal secretions1
With dogs, the main mode of transmission of brucellosis is by direct contact with infected body fluids, such as semen, vaginal secretions, and urine. (akc.org)
Nasal secretions1
Nasal secretions from the swollen mucosa into the bronchi further reduce the effective lumen. (yogawiz.com)
Mucus4
We also discovered that Slp2-a and Rab27A/B are predominantly localized at the apical region of gastric-surface mucous cells, where mucus granules are accumulated. (elsevierpure.com)
Analysis of Slp2-a mutant mice generated by homologous recombination showed a reduced number of mucus granules, a deficiency of granule docking with the apical plasma membrane in the gastric-surface mucous cells and reduction of mucus secretion by Slp2-a-deficient gastric primary cells. (elsevierpure.com)
It is associated with other protective processes such as mucus secretion and narrowing of these tubes. (healthy.net)
The pharmacologic control of secretion, ciliary beat rate, and net mucus flow governs both the clearance of mucus and the clearance of particles. (cdc.gov)
Gastric2
In pylorus-ligated mice, cimetidine (positive control) and FRF significantly decreased gastric acid secretion, increased gastric pH and reduced the acid output when compared to the negative control. (who.int)
Each treatments significantly increased the amount of adherent mucous in the gastric juice (8.67+/-1.73, 3.35+/-1.59, 2.1+/-0.41 mg/g of wet tissue, respectively) compared to the control group, indicating a cytoprotective action on the gastric mucosa. (who.int)
Membrane function2
Nasal saline (saltwater) drops or gentle spray can be helpful in thinning secretions and improving mucous membrane function. (bmc.org)
Environmental ozone also alters mucous membrane function, increasing mucociliary secretion rate and peripheral lung clearance. (cdc.gov)
Airways1
Inflammation of the mucous membrane that gets inflamed and enlarged and also adds to the constriction in the airways. (yogawiz.com)
Tracheobronchial2
In 14 patients post tracheostomy viscosity of the tracheobronchial secretion was studied. (thieme-connect.com)
In recent years much information has been gained regarding the mucous membrane of the tracheobronchial tree, its physiology, and its reaction to environmental hazards. (cdc.gov)
Glands4
While post nasal drip isn't necessarily considered phlegm because it's produced by the mucous glands in your nasal cavities, it is the most common cause of chest congestion, and can be easily cured by taking a decongestant like Sudafed. (getridofthings.com)
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease, characterized by accumulation of thickened mucous secretions in exocrine glands. (hindawi.com)
A deficiency of the CFTR leads to chloride channel dysfunction at the epithelial cells lining the airway and exocrine glands, causing accumulation of thickened mucous secretions. (hindawi.com)
Living in a symbiotic relationship, the worms secrete mucous from tiny glands on their backs to feed the bacteria, and in return they are protected by some degree of insulation. (carleton.edu)
Endotracheal1
During procedures and patient-care activities likely to generate splashes or sprays of blood, body fluids, secretions, especially suctioning, endotracheal intubation. (cdc.gov)
This FEMS Microbiology Ecology journal article features a culture-independent molecular analysis of the bacterial assemblage associated with mucous secretions of the. (carleton.edu)
Lung1
Acetylcysteine inhalation is used along with other treatments to relieve chest congestion due to thick or abnormal mucous secretions in people with lung conditions including asthma, emphysema, bronchitis and cystic fibrosis (an inborn disease that causes problems with breathing, digestion, and reproduction). (medlineplus.gov)
Exposure2
Critical exposure' means contact of an employee's ruptured or broken skin or mucous membrane with a person's blood or body fluids, other than tears, saliva, or perspiration, unless these are visibly contaminated with blood, of a magnitude that can result in transmission of bloodborne disease. (justia.com)
[ 3 ] P. multocida infection in humans is primarily acquired through contact with animals, most often through bites, scratches, licks on skin abrasions, or exposure to mucous secretions from pets. (medscape.com)
Skin1
During procedures and patient-care activities when contact of clothing/exposed skin with blood/body fluids, secretions, and excretions is anticipated. (cdc.gov)
Stomach2
Based on these results, we propose that Slp2-a is part of the mucin secretory machinery in surface mucous cells of mouse stomach. (elsevierpure.com)
The amount of adherent mucous in the stomach contents was also evaluated with the treatments carbenoxolone (200 mg/kg), FRF and FDF (100 mg/kg) treatment. (who.int)
Tissue1
It also has a nature of drying the body tissue mainly mucous, fat, and pus. (healthynewage.com)
Difficulty1
In Bronchial asthma this secretion is sticky and is expectorated with a lot of difficulty. (yogawiz.com)
Cough1
Further, by reducing mucous secretions, it may also soothe a cough. (vitacost.com)
Help thin2
Hot liquids help thin mucous secretions and drain mucous secretions faster. (dietitian.com)
Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of fluids (preferably water) can help thin out mucous secretions, making them easier to clear. (dane101.com)
Increase1
The speed-up in clearance implies an increase in mucous gland secretion, which may act unfavorably when ciliary beat is damaged, glandular hypertrophy is present, or flow-limiting segments exist, as is usually the case in bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (cdc.gov)
Impaired mucocilia1
The high susceptibility for sinus disease in CF patients may be related to altered properties of their mucous secretions, leading to impaired mucociliary clearance. (hindawi.com)
Infection1
Infection had less impact on viscosity than the appearance of mucous structures. (thieme-connect.com)
Color1
If your cold has lasted more than 7 days or your mucous secretions are any color other than clear or white, contact your doctor. (dietitian.com)
Muscle1
Land slugs possess a muscular foot which employs peristaltic muscle waves, aided by mucous secretions, to creep over the substratum. (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca)
Cold1
Cold liquids like iced carbonated beverages slow the draining of mucous secretions. (dietitian.com)