IIT Bombay study reveals excess mucus weakens lung defenses, increasing allergy attacks by exposing airway walls to ...

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) on Friday said its researchers have found that too much mucus can weaken the lungs’ defences ...

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Mucous is a natural defence mechanism to protect the lungs. New research reveals that too much mucous can be counterproductive.

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Researchers at IIT Bombay reveal how excessive mucus creates gaps in our lungs’ defences, leaving us vulnerable to allergic attacks.

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The Fort St. John Hospital's new body plethysmography box allows testing for lung volumes, diffusion capacity and respiratory ...