Even a minor cold can be dangerous for older adults whose immune system doesn’t fight off pathogens as efficiently as it once did.

Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP) is a rare autoimmune disease. Without proper treatment, it can damage the eyes and cause vision loss. OCP is a type of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP). MMP is a ...

Airways with mucus plugs have thicker epithelium, basement membranes and smooth muscle than unplugged airways. These thicker features occur in patients with fatal and nonfatal asthma alike. WASHINGTON ...

Mucus isn't exactly something people give much thought to — until they're sick and dealing with a constantly runny nose. But mucus is actually an important part of a healthy immune system, according ...