Mucus

Synonyms of mucus

• phlegm
• sputum
• nasal discharge

Antonyms of mucus

• dryness
• clearness
• absence of mucus

Collocations of mucus

thick mucus

Frequency: 70 %

The patient had difficulty breathing due to thick mucus in their airways.

excess mucus

Frequency: 60 %

Smoking can lead to the production of excess mucus in the lungs.

sticky mucus

Frequency: 50 %

Allergies can cause the production of sticky mucus in the nasal passages.

clear mucus

Frequency: 45 %

When you have a cold, your body may produce clear mucus to help flush out germs.

yellow mucus

Frequency: 35 %

Yellow mucus can be a sign of a bacterial infection in the respiratory system.

Idiomatic Expressions for mucus

• Phrase: blow one's nose
  Meaning: To expel mucus from the nose by exhaling forcefully through it into a tissue or handkerchief.
  Usage: He had a cold and kept having to blow his nose throughout the meeting.