Question

How sputum is formed in our body during cold and fever.Explain?

Answer 1

During illness like flu, cold and pneumonia, there is excessive formation of phlegm as an attempt to get rid of the bacteria or viral particles within the body.

Explanation:

The body produces mucus to keep the thin, delicate tissues of the respiratory tract moist so that small particles of foreign matter that pose a threat can be trapped and forced out. Irritation of the respiratory system may cause both inflammation of the air passage and a notable increase in mucus secretions. The body attempts to get rid of this excess by coughing it up as sputum.

The body produces mucus to keep the thin, delicate tissues of the respiratory tract moist so that small particles of foreign matter that pose a threat can be trapped a d forced out.