Question 1

when nasal mucus goes from clear & thin to opaque & thick?

Accepted Answer

Sinus inflammation: Thick mucous is a sign of sinus inflammation.  See a doctor to evaluate your sinusitis.

Question 2

thick nasal mucus - i have to blow my nose very hard to get the plug feeling out, it is commonly very thick, white (not clear). should i be concern?

Accepted Answer

Thick nasal mucus: Thick nasal mucus can be related to sinusitis, but not necessarily. If you have chronic allergies or recurrent infections you should consult a doctor who can identify if there is an opportunity to improve nasal inflammation with sprays or treat infection with antibiotics. You may benefit from good nasal hygiene as well which involves using salt water rinses to clear mucus and allergens.

Question 3

2yr old has nasal mucus that went from clear to thick yellow,now it is clear w/ light yellow.been 7 days. sinus infection or cold? let it run coarse?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The nasal mucous will color over time from the normal germs that live on the membrane walls.The color means less than the 2yo's pattern of daily activities. If the kid is playful.eating normally and not bothered that it should clear on its own.If the kid's feeds are off, play is less and she is running fever, it deserves a visit.

Question 4

at day 8 after cold onset. everything else cleared, but when to be concerned about lingering sore throat and excessive nasal mucus (thick/green)?

Accepted Answer

Cold: The majority of colds are caused by viruses, which can take 2 weeks or so to resolve. As long as you are feeling better, keep taking over the counter meds such as antihistamines. If you start to feel worse or develop new fevers, you may now have become infected with a bacteria and antibiotics may be necessary.

Question 5

i have a thick white rubbery nasal mucus. what to do?

Accepted Answer

: No necessary treatment for that condition. It will resolve in a couple days.

Question 6

for about four years now ive been having thick white, sticky nasal mucus.  a little bit of it comes out, but lots of times is long and thick almost looks like semen ropes, but smaller.  sorry but that best describes it.  i have to pick it out, ideas?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Chronic allergic rhinosinusitus or chronic fungal nasal infection could give you thick white stringy mucus.  It may be interrupting your sleep and causing daytime sleepiness or even memory loss. You should consider having your primary care provider evaluate this condition before damage to the sinuses occurs.

Question 7

allergy rast/blood (ige) test reports no milk allergy. is it possible i could still be allergic to dairy? suffering from thick nasal mucus.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Either RAST (replaced by ImmunoCap IgE) and prick skin testing can miss some food allergies.  I often test a patient to the food itself when the history and test findings do not match.  Recently I was about to challenge a young boy to walnut (history positive, skin test negative) when the skin test turned out to be highly positive to the actual nut. Mold &amp; mite allergies are more likely in HK.

Question 8

i don't have any cough ,shortness of breath,weight loss but sometimes when i suck or sniff my nose and then spit from mouth it will produce traces of blood in my mucus. also have dried/semi dried nasal mucus while i clear my nose manually?

Accepted Answer

: I don't think of a sinus infection here, but am impressed with the persistent dryness of your nasal membranes. Are you living in a household with excessively dry conditions from the heating system?  If so, this would make you more susceptible to prolonged colds. A humidifier would be helpful. Also irrigations with clean salt water or saline nasal spray can be used. See an ENT specialist as needed

Question 9

body aching all over severely and severe nasal congestion for ten days . no fever . no cough . not covid . intermediate sharp ear pain . nasal mucus clear . aches are so bad ?

Accepted Answer

: There is no question submitted, but merely a statement about symptoms. The symptoms are like those of people with a flu-like illness such as influenza, COVID-19, or other viruses and infections. If a person is looking for medical advice, her choices are a telemedicine or an in-person visit with a doctor. This public Q&amp;A forum is to provide information, but an actual question should be submitted.

Question 10

pain rt eye and headache rt side 6 months. sinus ct clear. still have thick green nasal mucus, constant throat clearing and headache daily. ct missed?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: Given the duration of your symptoms, i think you need to see an ophthalmologist.

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When nasal mucus goes from clear & thin to opaque & thick?

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Thick nasal mucus - i have to blow my nose very hard to get the plug feeling out, it is commonly very thick, white (not clear). should i be concern?

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2yr old has nasal mucus that went from clear to thick yellow,now it is clear w/ light yellow.been 7 days. sinus infection or cold? let it run coarse?

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At day 8 after cold onset. everything else cleared, but when to be concerned about lingering sore throat and excessive nasal mucus (thick/green)?

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I have a thick white rubbery nasal mucus. what to do?

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For about four years now ive been having thick white, sticky nasal mucus. a little bit of it comes out, but lots of times is long and thick almost looks like semen ropes, but smaller. sorry but that best describes it. i have to pick it out, ideas?

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Allergy rast/blood (ige) test reports no milk allergy. is it possible i could still be allergic to dairy? suffering from thick nasal mucus.

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I don't have any cough ,shortness of breath,weight loss but sometimes when i suck or sniff my nose and then spit from mouth it will produce traces of blood in my mucus. also have dried/semi dried nasal mucus while i clear my nose manually?

A member asked:

Body aching all over severely and severe nasal congestion for ten days . no fever . no cough . not covid . intermediate sharp ear pain . nasal mucus clear . aches are so bad ?

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Pain rt eye and headache rt side 6 months. sinus ct clear. still have thick green nasal mucus, constant throat clearing and headache daily. ct missed?

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