In an article published in Mucosal Immunology, scientists show that IgA antibodies present in mucous membranes play a key ...

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 ...

We often drink less water in winter because we don't feel thirsty, but dehydration dries out the mucous membranes in the nose ...

ITP is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune cells mistakenly attack platelets, the blood cells responsible for clotting.

Expert opinion from Fathima Maliha Parwaiz MBBS · 5.5 years of experience · India Vitiligo typically begins on the hands, forearm, feet and face. But, it can develop on any part of the body, including ...

Winter's arrival often triggers sinus discomfort due to dry indoor heating, temperature shifts, and closed environments.

As the winter months transition into spring, the lingering dry air can still have a significant impact on one’s voice. This dryness can lead to common issues like hoarseness, vocal fatigue and throat ...

Respiratory illness season is here, and with it typically comes snotty, stuffy noses. Earlier this fall a Food and Drug Administration panel concluded that oral phenylephrine—a common active ...