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  2. Snot Color Chart: Yellow, Green, Brown, and More

    • Injury, infection, and multiple health conditions can all change the color of your snot or nasal mucus. Knowing what these color changes mean can help to identify the cause.… See more

    What do the different snot colors mean?

    Your mucus protects your nose and sinuses from dust, bacteria, and other environmental dangers.
    People with hay fever may have clear snot. A cold usual… See more

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    What does clear snot mean?

    Clear snot is considered “normal” or healthy. Rhinitis, or swelling of the mucosal membrane in the nose, is a common cause of increased snot production. This snot is often clear, … See more

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    What does white snot mean?

    If you’re feeling congested or stuffy, you may notice your snot is white. Congestion can cause snot to lose water content. It becomes thick and even cloudy — both signs that y… See more

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    What does yellow snot mean?

    Yellow nasal mucus indicates that the body is fighting an infection.
    The yellow color comes from the cells — white blood cells, for example — rushing to kill the offen… See more

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    Yellow nasal mucus indicates that the body is fighting an infection. The yellow color comes from the cells — white blood cells, for example — rushing to kill the offending germs. Once the cells have done their work, they’re discarded in your snot, giving it a dark yellowish tinge.
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  3. Mucus: Phlegm, Causes, Colors & How To Get Rid Of It

    Sep 20, 2024 · Mucus is a clear, slippery, gel-like substance that’s part of your immune system. It can change color and consistency when you have an infection, especially in your respiratory or sinus tract. Learn about the functions, anatomy …