Question 1

sinus infection, clear to light hint of yelow coming out of the nose when i blow it, but i have seem some chunk of of blood/or slight blood in the snot?

Accepted Answer

You are right: What you're describing certainly does sound like a sinus infection. The blood in your mucous can happen especially when there's a lot of inflammation in your nose. You should contact your doctor for an examination and discussion about whether an antibiotic would be useful.

Question 2

i have a cold and a sinus infection, i found some black snot in my nose. should i worry? it could maybe be blood but that doesn't seem likely since blood is not black?

Accepted Answer

: Dried blood could be black. So could dust and other particles filtered by your nose and trapped in the mucus. Don't worry.

Question 3

went to doc for sinus infection.now i have pus on my tonsils and blood in my snot. should i go back in or should i let it run it's course?

Accepted Answer

SINUSITIS: Did you just visit with the doc for suns infection or were you prescribed any treatment? You can repost with more information. If you are concerned and not being treated properly then you need to see a doctor.

Question 4

can a sinus infection cause blood in mucus?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.: This is not an uncommon finding. If your symptoms persist you should be evaluated as you may need antibiotic treatment as well as decongestants and antihistamines.

Question 5

slight blood in mucus from sinuses in the morning. is this normal with mild sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

: The capillaries inside the nasal passages are fragile and will often break/leak from minor trauma including blowing the nose. By itself, the presence of bloody mucous does not define or suggest a sinus infection. If you develop fever, localized pain over a sinus, or heavy cloudy nasal drainage it may be evidence of a sinus infection.

Question 6

extremely dry sinuses from riding a motorcycle daily. mucus is hard and when i get it out, it has blood streaks. is this sinus infection? colour is bright green. how can i solve the dry sinuses/blood streaks?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis?: This could be due entirely to dryness, but green color and blood streaks suggest infection. First try simple saline nasal spray, available at any pharmacy over the counter. If no change after 2-3 days, try an antibiotic. A good one would be azithromycin in the form called Z-pak, probably available in your country w/o prescription (1 dose daily x 5d). See a doctor if that doesn't do it. Good luck!

Question 7

can a person have a sinus infection and not really know it? i don't have running nose, but stuffy in morning with some blood and green mucus sometimes

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis?: Without knowing exactly where the blood and green mucous is emanating from it is impossible to know if you have sinusitis.  This is generally clinical diagnosis made by nasality of speech, pain and swelling over the sinuses, congestion and purulent nasal discharge.  There may be headache, fever and redness, but to be sure where this is coming from see a doctor.  Good luck.

Question 8

i was diagnosed with a sinus infection but my lungs were clear. ihave been spitting up yellow mucus with streaks of blood. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The fluid from your nose runs backward into your throat. From there, it stimulates coughing or spitting. The yellow mucous with streaks of blood is from your sinuses. This is good, it means that the mucous is moving out of your sinuses and your infection is starting to clear up. Good luck.

Question 9

persistent cough for a month. started as a cold; treated for a sinus infection.  now i taste blood in my mouth when i cough. mucus is clear though. ?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: A persistent cough can be a symptom of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). See your PCP for consultation and 24-hour pH probe test.

Question 10

past 3 days wake up with thick dark yellow sometimes blood tinged nasal mucus. nose is not  running. on nasacort (triamcinolone) for 1wk. sinus infection?  virus?

Accepted Answer

May be normal: Sinusitis is mostly caused by viruses. There is difficulty diagnosing bacterial sinusitis by symptoms alone but  if symptoms are present &gt;10 days, fever &gt;102 with pus for first 3-4 days of symptoms or worsening of symptoms following viral infection - you may have a bacterial infection. Be careful to use nasacort (triamcinolone) appropriately as the irritation may also cause bleeding.

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Sinus infection, clear to light hint of yelow coming out of the nose when i blow it, but i have seem some chunk of of blood/or slight blood in the snot?

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I have a cold and a sinus infection, i found some black snot in my nose. should i worry? it could maybe be blood but that doesn't seem likely since blood is not black?

A member asked:

Went to doc for sinus infection.now i have pus on my tonsils and blood in my snot. should i go back in or should i let it run it's course?

A member asked:

Can a sinus infection cause blood in mucus?

A member asked:

Slight blood in mucus from sinuses in the morning. is this normal with mild sinus infection?

A member asked:

Extremely dry sinuses from riding a motorcycle daily. mucus is hard and when i get it out, it has blood streaks. is this sinus infection? colour is bright green. how can i solve the dry sinuses/blood streaks?

A member asked:

Can a person have a sinus infection and not really know it? i don't have running nose, but stuffy in morning with some blood and green mucus sometimes

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a sinus infection but my lungs were clear. ihave been spitting up yellow mucus with streaks of blood. is this normal?

A member asked:

Persistent cough for a month. started as a cold; treated for a sinus infection. now i taste blood in my mouth when i cough. mucus is clear though. ?

A member asked:

Past 3 days wake up with thick dark yellow sometimes blood tinged nasal mucus. nose is not running. on nasacort (triamcinolone) for 1wk. sinus infection? virus?

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