Tie The Knot moved to fourth on the all-time list of Australian prize-money earners when he notched his ninth Group 1 win in the 10-furlong A$400,000 (pounds 153,000) Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday, writes Syd Brennan.
Complications & Implications of Mucus Plugs. Mucus plugs can cause airway obstruction in the lungs. Mucus plug, the excessive secretion of slippery substance produced by the cells lining the airways of the lungs, is a result of various respiratory conditions that exhibit mucus hypersecretion.
Mucus plug: An accumulation of mucus and thick fluid that blocks the opening of the cervix (the opening from the uterus to the vagina) during pregnancy. The mucus plug serves to protect the uterus and the fetus by preventing bacteria from entering the uterus. The mucus plus can be clear or slightly pink in color and can be tinged with brown or red blood. As the cervix slowly begins to dilate prior to the onset of labor, the mucus plug is expelled.