Whether you’re dealing with a runny nose, cough or congestion, your mucus can help determine if it’s a minor bother like a common cold, allergies or a more serious health issue. That’s right, the ...

If you’re blowing your nose regularly, it’s hard not to notice your mucus—and what color it is. So it can also be alarming if you happen to spot yellow, brown, bloody, or green mucus in your used ...

Phlegm is naturally clear. So, if your phlegm is a different color, such as yellow or green, you may have a viral or bacterial infection. Brown, red, or black phlegm may be a sign of a more serious ...

It’s snot a laughing matter. The color of nasal mucus can help show what state of health a person is in, according to ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Raj Sindwani of the Cleveland Clinic. “If your ...

More formally, it’s mucus that we’re talking about here. Nina Shapiro, MD—author of Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice and professor of head and neck surgery ...

Phlegm color can indicate underlying health issues. Clear or white may signal allergies or viral infections. Yellow or green suggests bacterial infection, needing prompt antibiotic treatment. Red ...

Open your tissue, if you dare. The color of your snot can reveal a lot about your health. The nose is lined with mucus membranes that secrete snot to help keep tissues healthy and trap dirt, cleaning ...

Coughing up phlegm may appear a sign of more serious illness. But it's important to understand why phlegm appears. Viral coughs take longer to clear than many people realise, according to NHS GP Dr ...

Whether you're dealing with a runny nose, cough or congestion, your mucus can help determine if it's a minor bother like a ...