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IS SWALLOWING MUCUS BAD?

Wondering if it’s bad to swallow mucus? Mucinex Canada breaks down what mucus does in your nose, throat, and lungs, and whether swallowing it is harmful.
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WHAT DO GREEN, YELLOW, AND BROWN PHLEGM MEAN

Wondering what the color of your phlegm is trying to tell you? Mucinex® Canada’s article decodes the meanings behind green, yellow, and brown mucus.
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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COLD & FLU?

There's a lot of overlap between cold and flu symptoms.
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WHAT COLOUR OF MUCUS IS NORMAL?

Many people believe that the colour of your mucus will tell you what kind of infection you have. This just isn't true.
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SYMPTOMS - CHEST CONGESTION 101

Chest congestion is a common symptom of respiratory tract infections (like the common cold).
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WHAT DOES MUCUS DO?

Your mouth, nose, throat, sinuses and lungs are lined with mucus membranes. These membranes contain mucus glands that produce - surprise - mucus.
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HOW TO GET MUCUS RELIEF

Humidifiers and vaporizers help ease mucus symptoms by adding moisture to the air you breathe.
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