Mucus

view cystic fibrosis as a disease and helped create tests to diagnose it. Cystic fibrosis is a disease that is passed from parents to children through genes. It is a long-lasting illness of the secretory glands. The secretory glands are what makes mucus, sweat, tears and saliva. Cystic fibrosis causes the secretory glands to generate unusual thick

Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. People who have Cystic Fibrosis have a defective gene that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and eventually leads to life-threatening lung infections. It also obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down food and absorb nutrients. This genetic disease has affected over 70,000 people worldwide including 30,000 in the United

progressively worsen with time (NICE, 2010). Chronic bronchitis: is the narrowing of the bronchi and bronchioles due to thickening of the airway walls and enlargement of mucus glands from chronic inflammation (Hogg, 2008). COPD caused by chronic bronchitis is characterized by excessive mucus production and expectoration, with mucus plugging contributing to obstruction of the bronchial tree,

cavity is the organ through which oxygen enters the body. This is the most superiorly and superficially located of the respiratory organs. Located posterior to the nose, the nasal cavity is a hollow space inside the skull that is lined with hairs and mucus membranes that help filter environmental contaminates, such as pollen and dust, out of the air before it moves to the next organ, the pharynx. The pharynx is located inferiorly to the nasal cavity. The pharynx is a muscular, tube shaped organ that

is a transmissible disease that causes damage to the digestive system, lungs and other organs in the body. Cystic Fibrosis affect cells that produce mucus. It causes the mucus which is normally a slimy secreted substance, to be thick. Saliva is usually used as a lubricant that protects the lining of airways and other organs. The thickness of the mucus builds up and can cause you to get infections which can result in permanent lung damage, including the forming of scar tissue (fibrosis) and cysts in

out from the mouth. The respiratory system and digestive system work together by producing mucus, which is a part of the defense mechanism, the respiratory and the digestive system form. This is done by, the goblet cells when a microorganism enters the body. The main function of the mucus is to collect these micro organisms. The mucus then gets transferred down the oesophagus by cilia which then the mucus is exposed to hydrochloric acid that is in the stomach. The digestive system supports the respiratory

from some symptoms like thick, sticky mucus in the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems, as well as increased salt in sweat. A persistent cough that produces thick mucus, wheezing, breathlessness, exercise intolerance, repeated lung infections, inflamed nasal passages and/or a stuffy nose are common symptoms (Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms, 2018).

Cervical Mucus During Pregnancy Cervical mucus is a secretion of the columnar epithelium lining in the cervix, and the mucus changes in consistency and appearance during the menstrual cycle. The first few days, very little mucus is secreted. However, as ovulation approaches, yellowish or cloudy-white secretions are seen. During ovulation, it becomes clear, slippery, and elastic, and resembles the uncooked white of an egg. When the egg is released, progesterone causes cervical mucus to thicken and

attack those muscles begin to tighten that is called a bronchospasm restricting the airflow. During an asthma attack the lungs also become inflamed and the mucus in the tubes begins to become thicker and builds up, this makes it even more difficult for air to pass through the opening of the tubes. With the airway being restricted and the mucus build up causes a wheezing sound and shortness of breath and difficulty in inhaling and exhaling air (WebMD). Have you ever tried to drink a think milk shake

promote the secretion of acid and deteriorate the mucus in the stomach and when capsaicin is consumed it kills the bacteria. Also in a study conducted by a researcher, two groups of volunteers with normal stomach linings were given aspirin to take daily, the control group was just given the aspirin while the experimental group was given aspirin and water with chili powder, the results were that the control group had the most deterioration of the stomach mucus. It seems that capsaicin slows acid secretion