Mucus is a slippery liquid containing water, proteins, and salt. Many have misconstrued this fact that mucus is generated only by our nose whereas it is present throughout the body. No matter how gross you think it is but is it just doing its job that is defending, protecting, and cleansing your nasal passageways and keeping delicate tissues moist. Mucins, the Sugar-containing proteins are responsible for its gelatinous consistency. It functions for Discarding infection that are fighting white blood cells plus other debris picked up in the nasal cavity. Boogers are mucus that has just dried up or other particles, like dirt, dust, and pollen. Post-nasal drip is mucus that runs down the back of the throat.
5 Facts about Mucus and Boogers
- There are Special cells and glands that are found in the thin mucous membrane that regularly produce the slimy stuff. Mucus-secreting tissue can be found in the nose, mouth, throat, and lungs. But it’s also present in our eyes, ears, GI tract, and reproductive and urinary organs.
- Mucus in the respiratory system is a film that protects the important parts of the inner nose and lungs. It keeps nasal passages (and lungs) well moisturized.
- Sometimes mucus gets thicker when our body is fighting off an infection. But it can also be thin and runny. It all depends on the type of virus or irritant activating the body has got infected with.
- In the case of a cold, the wall of mucus serves as a barrier that prevents other bacteria and other dirt particles from entering the nasal membranes,
- Stuffy nose? It is a very common problem that many of us face at the time of cold and flu. It’s usually the swelling in mucus-generating tissue that blocks the nasal passageways. sometimes, mucus can get thick like sludge and blocks the sinus cavities.
