Runny nose (thick, yellowish or greenish)
A runny nose with thick, coloured discharge typically indicates that the immune system is fighting a bacterial or advanced viral infection. The yellow or green colour comes from white blood cells and enzymes battling the infection.
Conditions that commonly cause runny nose (thick, yellowish or greenish)
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Common Causes of Runny nose (thick, yellowish or greenish)
- Bacterial sinusitis
- Late-stage common cold
- Acute viral rhinosinusitis
- Adenoiditis (in children)
- Nasal polyps with secondary infection
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Runny nose (thick, yellowish or greenish)
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Coloured discharge lasting more than 10 days
- Facial pain or headache with thick discharge
- High fever with nasal congestion
- Discharge with foul smell
- Recurrent episodes of thick coloured discharge
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