mucous

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Others, like panamensis, mostly found in Panama and Colombia, attack the mucous membranes that line the inside of the nose and mouth, disfiguring people permanently.

From Scientific American

When sprayed into the face of a person or bear, capsaicin inflames the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and lungs, causing temporary loss of sight, nasal congestion, and, in some, difficulty breathing, Rizzo says.

From Washington Post

She said she plans to send some of the money to a man in the Philippines who also suffers from pemphigus vulgaris, which causes excruciating blisters on the skin and mucous membranes.

From Washington Post

Their symptoms were much more likely to include gastrointestinal problems and inflammation and to involve the skin and mucous membranes.

From New York Times

In addition, cold weather dries out your eyes and the mucous membranes in your nose and throat.

From Washington Post