Patients with COPD and mucus plugs observed on both a baseline and 5-year follow-up CT scan vs. no mucus plugs on both scans had a larger reduction in FEV1, according to results published in The New ...

Adults with moderate to severe uncontrolled asthma experienced reductions in mucus plug scores with tezepelumab, according to a study published in NEJM Evidence.These reductions also correlated ...

Learn about the stages of dilation and effacement, what they mean for your labor and delivery, and common symptoms at each phase.

The researchers found that the absolute change from baseline in mean mucus plug score was −1.7 in patients receiving tezepelumab and 0.0 in patients receiving placebo.

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 ...

A retrospective analysis of data of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suggests that mucus plugs could contribute to patient mortality, offering a possible treatment target.

Meeting Coverage > AAAAI Dupilumab Cuts Lung Inflammation, Breaks Up Mucus Plugs in Asthma Patients — In VESTIGE trial, IL-4/IL-13 blocker also improved airway volumes and airflow by Elizabeth ...

Losing your mucus plug signals that labor may be approaching. Here’s what you need to know about why it happens, what to expect, and what to do next.