lungs. In practical terms, phlegm is the substance you cough up from your chest, whereas mucus can also come from your nose and sinuses.
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Excess mucus and phlegm are not diseases in themselves; they are symptoms of an underlying irritation or inflammation. The body ramps up production when it detects a threat, creating more mucus to trap and expel the offending pathogens or irritants. Common triggers include viral and bacterial infections (such as the common cold, flu, bronchitis, and pneumonia), allergies to pollen, dust, and pet
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