Your body knows how to keep your baby safe during pregnancy, starting with the mucus plug. Learn what the mucus plug is, what it does, and when you'll lose it. Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MS, ...

During pregnancy, the cervix secretes mucus to form a thick plug. This seals the cervix during pregnancy, acting as a barrier that prevents bacteria from entering the uterus. As labour approaches, the ...

WASHINGTON -- Mucus plugs obstructing the airways of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were associated with higher all-cause mortality compared with no mucus plugs, according ...

Pregnancy can be a roller coaster, to say the least, filled with new (and sometimes totally weird) physical developments. Your boobs alone can undergo seven changes during pregnancy, so you might be ...

Increased discharge is fairly common for pregnant women and it’s usually harmless. Pregnancy is filled with many exciting moments and a beautiful growing belly, but it can also come with some unwanted ...

Dupilumab (Dupixent), an interleukin (IL)-4/IL-13-blocking antibody, significantly reduced nitric oxide levels compared to placebo and reduced mucus plug scores by as early as 4 weeks, according to a ...

Researchers found that fewer dupilumab-receiving patients had high mucus plug scores at week 24 than at baseline (32.8 vs 67.2%). HealthDay News — Dupilumab reduces mucus plug scores and improves lung ...

Among adults with COPD, the likelihood for having mucus plugs on CT can be determined using a tool that considers 11 “readily ...

Dupilumab reduces mucus plugging and improves lung function in patients with moderate-to-severe type 2 asthma.

MONDAY, Nov. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Dupilumab reduces mucus plug scores and improves lung function in patients with moderate-to-severe asthma and high baseline mucus plug scores, according to a ...