Mayo Clinic Q and A: Nasal mucus color — what does it mean?
Jan 26, 2018 · 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. Both viral and bacterial upper respiratory infections can cause similar changes to the type and coloration of nasal mucus.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Sinusitis and treatment options
Oct 2, 2022 · A headache also is common, as is tooth pain. Also, you may have thick, clear, yellow or greenish mucus from the nose (runny nose) or down the back of the throat (postnasal drainage). A change in mucus color alone does not indicate bacterial infection. The common cold mostly causes acute sinusitis.
Mayo Clinic Q & A: Chronic sinusitis symptoms resemble a cold, …
Mar 3, 2015 · In chronic sinusitis, the lining of sinus cavities, called mucosa, becomes inflamed and swollen. Chronic sinusitis symptoms usually do not include fever. You may have thick, discolored nasal discharge, often green or yellow, along with nasal congestion. You may feel dull pain or pressure in your cheeks, eyes, forehead or the back of your head.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Is it allergies or a sinus infection?
Mar 14, 2023 · Itchiness is rarely a symptom of a sinus infection. Contrary to popular belief, the color of your mucus does not help tell the difference between allergies or sinus infections. Given that you have noted seasonal allergies, pay attention to the timing of your symptoms. This also may help decide if they likely are caused by allergies.
Chronic Bronchitis Involves Cough that Persists for Years and …
Apr 15, 2011 · Since smoking is the most common cause, current smokers should quit. In some people who develop COPD, the bronchial inflammation of chronic bronchitis may persist even after a smoker quits. Typically, though, once a person stops smoking, the cough and the mucus production recede over time, although it may take several months.
Treating Sinus Infections Without Antibiotics - Mayo Clinic News …
Jan 23, 2015 · Dr. Conway suggests drinking warm beverages to help loosen and drain mucus build up. Warm water and tea are among the most popular and effective choices. Don’t forget to take breaks to breathe in warm, moist air from a shower or kettle steam. These will also have a similar effect as the warm beverages in fighting mucus buildup.
When is a cough a concern? - Mayo Clinic News Network
Jan 9, 2024 · Hearing a chorus of coughs is typical at this time of year. An occasional cough is normal and healthy. A cough that persists for several weeks or brings up discolored or bloody mucus may indicate a condition that needs medical attention. A cough is your body's response when something irritates your throat or airways.
What causes gastrointestinal bleeding and how serious is it really ...
Oct 12, 2020 · Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a symptom of a disorder in your digestive tract. The blood often appears in stool or vomit but isn't always visible, though it may cause the stool to look black or tarry. The level of bleeding can range from mild to severe and can be life-threatening. Sophisticated imaging technology, when needed, […]
All about tonsil stones - Mayo Clinic News Network
Jun 6, 2024 · People with large tonsils usually have irregularities on the surface, called crypts. When swallowing, food particles, saliva or mucus can get caught in the holes and become calcified and hard. Tonsil stones become evident when small pebbles appear on the surface of the tonsils. The stones may look white or yellow.
Sinus Infections — Most Clear Up without Antibiotics
Oct 29, 2013 · The symptoms — congestion, facial pain, drainage of mucus, cough, headache and feeling unwell — can occur with both types of infections. The likelihood of bacterial infection increases when: Symptoms last seven days or more, particularly when symptoms initially improve and then worsen. Mucus is thick and yellow or greenish in color.