what does it mean when you have yellow mucus in your nose?
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Yellow mucus is a sign that whatever virus or infection you have is taking hold. The good news? Your body is fighting back. The yellow color comes from the cells — white blood cells, for example — rushing to kill the offending germs.
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If your mucus is tinged red or brown, it's blood (if it's black, it's likely dust or dirt). Blood in your mucus could result from frequent nose blowing or breathing very dry air. If you're seeing a lot of blood in your mucus, however, tell your doctor. Stuffy sinuses are uncomfortable.
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Colds evolve, usually starting with a stuffy nose, throat irritation and low grade fever. Next comes the sneezing and a runny nose, with thickening mucus that often turns yellow or green. Common allergy symptoms include itchy eyes and nose, as well as sneezing, but the mucus is typically clear.
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Small amounts of white mucus may be coughed up if the bronchitis is viral. If the color of the mucus changes to green or yellow, it may be a sign that a bacterial infection has also set in. The cough is usually the last symptom to clear up and may last for weeks.
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During a common cold, nasal mucus may start out watery and clear, then become progressively thicker and more opaque, taking on a yellow or green tinge. This coloration is likely due to an increase in the number of certain immune system cells, or an increase in the enzymes these cells produce.
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Your body always produces mucus, but you may notice it most when it changes as a result of a respiratory infection (such as the flu), the common cold, a sinus infection, or allergies. You may also produce more mucus if you smoke. Mucus production is normal and serves many purposes, even when you're healthy.
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Mucus that turns yellow or green if often thought to indicate an infection, but could also be seen with allergies. Clear mucus can be with either the common cold or allergies. Have an itch or wheezing? Itchy eyes, throat, and nose, along with sneezing, usually mean allergy.
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If you see green or yellow phlegm, it's usually a sign that your body is fighting an infection. The color comes from white blood cells. At first, you may notice yellow phlegm that then progresses into green phlegm.
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ANSWER: Greenish-gray or yellowish nasal mucus — your health care provider might call it purulent nasal discharge — isn't a sure sign of a bacterial infection, although that is a common myth — even in the medical world.
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Thicker white mucus goes along with feelings of congestion and may be a sign that an infection is starting. The white color comes from an increased number of white blood cells. If you have asthma, lots of white phlegm may be a sign of inflamed airways. Using a preventer inhaler can help.
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Increasing hormone levels and blood production can cause the mucous membranes in your nose to swell, dry out and bleed easily. This might cause you to have a stuffy or runny nose.
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Nasal mucus that flows freely has more water content than snot that is hard. In some cases, drinking more water may help thin your mucus. Changes in texture can happen throughout the duration of an illness. Watery discharge from the nose may be a warning sign of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
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Phlegm 101 This doesn't need antibiotics. Yellow phlegm: Your body is fighting off an infection or virus or you could be getting sick. Green phlegm: Your immune system is fighting back the infection. If the colour persists for more than a week or you develop a fever, check with your doctor.
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However, discharge that's cloudy, yellow, green, or smelly is always cause for concern. When in doubt, talk to your vet. Here are some common causes of nose discharge in dogs: Allergies.
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Rhinorrhea or rhinorrhoea is a condition where the nasal cavity is filled with a significant amount of mucus fluid. The condition, commonly known as a runny nose, occurs relatively frequently. Rhinorrhea is a common symptom of allergies (hay fever) or certain viral infections, such as the common cold.
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Both viral and bacterial upper respiratory infections can cause similar changes to the type and coloration of nasal mucus. During a common cold, nasal mucus may start out watery and clear, then become progressively thicker and more opaque, taking on a yellow or green tinge.
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A variety of health conditions — most of which are related to your sinuses — can trigger a rotten smell in your nose. Fortunately, most of these foul fragrances are temporary and not signs of a life threating condition. They tend to be indications that mucus or polyps are blocking your airways.