Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mucus isn't exactly something people give much thought to — until they're sick and dealing with a constantly runny nose. But mucus is actually an important part of a healthy immune system, according ...

Snot is made up of water, proteins, antibodies, and dissolved salts, explains Jonathan Parsons, M.D., a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical ...

It is that time of year and everyone seems to have a cold, including me!! I am actually "on" my second cold, so I am feeling like a toddler who gets sick every two to three weeks. Maybe I should look ...

Your snot isn’t just an inconvenience; it is a window into your health. The color and consistency of nasal mucus can reveal a lot about your body, from allergies to infections. Understanding these ...

When you're sick you'll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it's thicker or a different color: white, green, yellow or maybe even brown. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech ...

Ever wondered why the color of your snot is different when you're sick? You're probably not the first person to ask this question. There are actually many reasons why your snot's changes color when ...