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2. Rhinorrhea - Wikipedia

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   Rhinorrhea is characterized by an excess amount of mucus produced by the mucous membranes that line the nasal cavities. The membranes create mucus faster than it can be processed, causing a backup of mucus in the nasal cavities. As the cavity fills up, it blocks off the air passageway, causing difficulty breathing through the nose.

3. Got snot? Here's what your mucus tells you about allergies ...

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   Thin and clear. This is very common with allergies, Dr. Purvi Parikh, a board-certified allergist and immunologist with the Allergy and Asthma Network, tells Yahoo Life. Bright yellow or dark ...

4. What does the color of your mucus mean?

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   This causes the mucus to get thicker and more difficult to clear. It can also cause a cascade that includes releasing "histamine and other secondary proteins to make the nose or throat swollen and ...

5. Phlegm - Wikipedia

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   Yellow or green: Indicates an infection often by a virus or bacteria. The color is caused by an enzyme produced by the white blood cells combating the infection. Clear: Indicates allergies. Mucous membranes produce histamines and make more phlegm. Red: Indicates dry air. A nasal spray can be used to

6. Mucus - Wikipedia

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   In general, nasal mucus is clear and thin, serving to filter air during inhalation. During times of infection, mucus can change color to yellow or green either as a result of trapped bacteria [24] or due to the body's reaction to viral infection. For example, Staphylococcus aureus infection may turn the mucus yellow. [25]

7. These signs of a severe sinus infection are often under ... - AOL

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   Contrary to the old wive's tale, green or yellow mucus from the nose is not indicative of a sinus infection, says Goudy — but if this is accompanied by symptoms like sinus pain and a fever, that ...