Sometimes nasal discharge can be a sign of a sinus infection caused by bacteria. While the color of the mucus does not distinguish between a viral or a bacterial infection, several other signs ...

Post-nasal drip, a common condition where excess mucus accumulates in the back of the throat or nose, can cause discomfort ...

The mucus in your nose serves many functions. Its colour can tell you and your doctor a lot about what’s going on in your body. While this is not enough to diagnose anything outright, it offers ...

Myth or fact? Snot can be good for you. Producing mucus will help clear your sinuses, help clear your nasal passages. Laura Martin, MD, MPH And the snot and the mucus, they help keep our mucous ...

Our noses are lined with mucus membranes that secrete snot to help keep our tissues healthy and trap dirt, cleaning the air we breathe on its way to our lungs. The nasal discharge they produce ...