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What Your Snot Says
About Your Health
THE COLOR OF YOUR MUCUS CAN GIVE CLUES
TO WHAT'S HAPPENING INSIDE YOUR BODY
There are many conditions that cause
your snot to change color-a cold,
the flu, allergies, general irritation,
a respiratory infection and more. And while you
may be grossed out by all that icky mucus, you
can also learn a thing or two from it. Here's what
the color of your snot says about your health.

White

More than likely,
you're congested.
It could be caused
by an infection or a
cold, which can make
your nasal passages
inflamed, slowing
down the flow of
mucus and making
it thicker with a
whitish appearance.

Green

Your immune
system is attacking
an infection. Dead
infection-fighting
cells turn your mucus
green. If symptoms
persist for more than
12 days, it's time to
see your doctor.

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You're normal.
Mucus is usually
clear, because it is
primarily water. And
just because you
have mucus doesn't
mean you're sick:
Your nose produces
it 24/7, after all.

Yellow

You probably have an
infection or a cold. To
help fight off the germs,
your body's infection
defense kicks in and
calls on your white
blood cells for help.
These cells get caught
up in the surrounding
mucus and give it a
yellowish appearance.

Pink or red

Your nasal passages
have probably become
irritated and dry. The
pinkish or reddish
hue is the result of
blood from broken
nasal tissue.

PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES

Cause for Concern?

If your mucus has a surprising color or if you notice
anything irregular, like black mucus, it's important to see
a doctor right away. Visit gwinnettmedicalgroup.com/ent
to schedule an appointment.

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