Does yellow mucus mean sinus infection

Question 1

I have a sinus infection. i've been on cefzik for a day and a half. 500 mg x2 a day. when will i start to feel better? my mucus is bright yellow

Answer

Sinusitis: This condition seldom requires antibiotic therapy. Try using a saline irrigation with a Neti-pot (see your pharmacist), along with a decongestant like... Read More

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Question 2

I had a sinus infection that went from yellow to clear and no more symptoms.4 days later its all still clear but had 2 specs of yellow mucus for the first time again.am i still sick or is it old mucus flushing out?

Answer

Likely old mucous: or sometimes, secretions can dry and appear yellow. If you are feeling well compared to a week ago, you are on the path to recovery.

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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?

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 activ... Read More

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Question 4

I think my cold is turning into a sinus infection. day 6 of cold. mucus turning from clear to diff colors, like yellow. my ribs are sore from coughing?

Answer

Could be: It certainly could be. The average cold lasts 7 - 10 days. Typically with a sinus infection you start to feel more ill, run a fever, sinus pressure, t... Read More

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Question 5

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?

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 fr... Read More

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Question 6

I have been suffering from blocked sore nose and sometimes yellow thick mucus & constantly coughing for over 6 month could this be a sinus infection ?

Answer

Maybe.: Take an antihistamine, like diphenhydramine. If that works it is allergies. Stop all fragrances and aerosols in soaps, detergents, and home, avoid s... Read More

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Question 7

I think i have a sinus infection. i have thick dark yellow mucus from one side of my nose that smells and tastes disgusting. can't afford to go to doc?

Answer

Afrin (oxymetazoline): Try afrin (oxymetazoline) otc for three days only and see if that helps. Do not take longer for fear of rebound rhinitis and worsening congestion.

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Question 8

Am on augmentin for a sinus infection with prod cough. i see thru nasal rinse my mucus is now clear but my prod mucus is still opaque yellow. normal?

Answer

Expected: will take its course to totally clear, kindly finish the antibiotic course as prescribed, keep the saline nasal washes, good luck

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Question 9

For years i've had an on going sinus infection. i blow my nose all day every day with thick mucous chunky, yellow and sometimes green or brown in color?

Answer

ALLERGY SINUSITIS: Most likely you have allergy sinusitis , or you could be having a chronic sinusitis try to take allergy medicine like zyrtec or Benadryl (diphenhydra... Read More

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Question 10

What does a heavily coated yellow tongue mean i recently had a sinus infection and was treated with amoxicilin

Answer

Antibiotic : Antibiotic treatment can alter the balance of bacteria and other organisms in the body. In the mouth, this can lead to an increase in the growth of so... Read More

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Does yellow mucus mean sinus infection

I have a sinus infection. i've been on cefzik for a day and a half. 500 mg x2 a day. when will i start to feel better? my mucus is bright yellow

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I had a sinus infection that went from yellow to clear and no more symptoms.4 days later its all still clear but had 2 specs of yellow mucus for the first time again.am i still sick or is it old mucus flushing out?

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?

I think my cold is turning into a sinus infection. day 6 of cold. mucus turning from clear to diff colors, like yellow. my ribs are sore from coughing?

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?

I have been suffering from blocked sore nose and sometimes yellow thick mucus & constantly coughing for over 6 month could this be a sinus infection ?

I think i have a sinus infection. i have thick dark yellow mucus from one side of my nose that smells and tastes disgusting. can't afford to go to doc?

Am on augmentin for a sinus infection with prod cough. i see thru nasal rinse my mucus is now clear but my prod mucus is still opaque yellow. normal?

For years i've had an on going sinus infection. i blow my nose all day every day with thick mucous chunky, yellow and sometimes green or brown in color?

What does a heavily coated yellow tongue mean i recently had a sinus infection and was treated with amoxicilin

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