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Always yellow mucus from nose
I have always yellow or green mucus from nose. Even after Antibiotic course by doctor. Is this yellow mucus normal.
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That may be a sign of chronic sinusitis are there any associated symptoms like facial pressure or pain, if yes , then this often requires a different, more specialized treatment approach.
The discoloration could be due to a chronic, non-infectious inflammatory issue that the antibiotics would not address.
like Severe ongoing allergies (allergic rhinitis), or structural issues in the nose like nasal polyps or a deviated septum, any long standing forigen body, this can lead to persistent inflammation, congestion, and colored, stagnant mucus[occasionally foul smelling].
Next Steps
1. do u feel any facial pain/heaviness?
2. is there any foul smell?
3. breathing difficult?
4. disturbed sleep?
if yes then u should immediately consult an ENT , you may need a CT scan of your PNS or an nasal endoscopy.
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identify any triggering factors wich worsens your condition.
plane steam inhalation may be of help to you.
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Dr. B Shankameswaran
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
9 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi. Any nasal discharge persisting for more than a week duration is abnormal.
What it could be:
1. Sinusitis - Most commonly a persisting nasal discharge would be due to sinusitis.
2. Allergic rhinitis - This will usually be associated with sneezing and irritation of eyes.
Next Steps
If your symptoms are more than 3 months, it would be better to get a CT PNS scan done after an ENT consultation.
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Steam inhalation will be of immense use. Also saline nasal douching can be done to regularly irrigate the sinuses and clear the accumulated mucus.
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
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Indore
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