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  1. Mucus Color: What Does it Mean? - Cleveland Clinic Health …

    Jan 14, 2021 · Clear snot is in the normal range, while white mucus can mean you’re congested and yellow or green mucus can sometimes mean that you have an infection.

  2. Viral vs. Bacterial Sinus Infections - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

    Jan 18, 2021 · Your doctor will swab your nose to collect mucus. Culturing it in a laboratory will reveal which type of bacteria is causing the infection so the right antibiotic can be prescribed.

  3. Phlegm and Mucus: How To Get Rid of It - Cleveland Clinic Health …

    May 19, 2022 · We all make mucus and phlegm, but too much can be overwhelming. Home remedies like using a humidifier or staying hydrated can help.

  4. Why Your Nose Won’t Stop Running - Cleveland Clinic Health …

    Aug 7, 2024 · You may have a runny or stuffy nose and need to take short breaths to get rid of the mucus building up in your nose. The color of your mucus can range from clear to white to …

  5. Pregnancy Discharge: Causes, Types, Color and Smell

    Apr 11, 2025 · Normal pregnancy discharge is clear, white or pale yellow. Changes in color, smell or texture may signal a problem and could require medical attention.

  6. Constant Runny Nose: Causes and Fixes - Cleveland Clinic Health …

    Nov 14, 2025 · If your nose is always running, it’s most likely allergies. But other things can cause a constant runny nose, too, like nasal polyps and chronic sinusitis.

  7. Sinus Infection or Just a Cold? How To Tell

    Sep 18, 2025 · The color of your mucus (aka snot) may clue you in to what you’re dealing with. Clear discharge is typically a sign of a cold, while yellow or green discharge is often a sign of a …

  8. Strep Throat vs. Sore Throat: How To Tell the Difference

    Oct 20, 2025 · “If you see bright red tonsils and white spots, that’s a strong indication of strep. If you don’t, you may not have strep — or you may not have gotten a good enough look.”

  9. Nose Hair: Why We Have Them and How to Get Rid of Them

    May 3, 2022 · “As you breathe through your nostrils, the hair in your nose blocks and collects dust, pollen and other particles that could make their way to your lungs,” explains Dr. Benninger.

  10. What To Know About Mucus Fishing Syndrome - Cleveland Clinic …

    Dec 13, 2021 · If you keep reaching for your eyes, removing strings of mucus from them and have trouble controlling this behavior, you likely have mucus fishing syndrome and should see a …