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What Causes Blood-tinged Yellowish Green Nasal Discharge?
Question: Liquid is coming off from my nose is a yellow green liquid. I blow my nose and some blood came withth liquid.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
It sounds as though you have an upper respiratory infection. Blood can come out too, when the nasal and sinus passages are irritated. This is not serious.
I recommend washing your sinuses with saline (salt water) twice a day to help clear out mucus. If there is a lot of congestion, you might try a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine. Although it doesn't require a prescription, you have to ask the pharmacist for it as it isn't sold on the regular shelves.
If your infection continues for 3 weeks or more, then an antibiotic is indicated. But for now, it will most likely go away in a few days.
Please let me know if I can provide further information.
Information.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
It sounds as though you have an upper respiratory infection. Blood can come out too, when the nasal and sinus passages are irritated. This is not serious.
I recommend washing your sinuses with saline (salt water) twice a day to help clear out mucus. If there is a lot of congestion, you might try a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine. Although it doesn't require a prescription, you have to ask the pharmacist for it as it isn't sold on the regular shelves.
If your infection continues for 3 weeks or more, then an antibiotic is indicated. But for now, it will most likely go away in a few days.
Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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