Question 1

What does it mean when my snot is bright yellow?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like you have a yellow mucoid discharge from your nose, otherwise known as snot.  This often occurs with a viral upper respiratory infection, the common cold.  This should go away in a few days.  It may also be a sign of a sinus infection, if you have had sinus pain for more than 10 days.  Allergies may also produce a mucoid nasal discharge.

Question 2

What exactly does it mean if my snot is a clear/yellow color?

Accepted Answer

I assume from your question that your snot is a mixture of clear and yellow.  This could be indicative of any number of things:  rhinosinusitis, allergic rhinitis with possible early bacterial infection, nasal polyp, viral infections, or hyperactive nasal mucosa.  I would suggest seeing your physician to further delineate the exact cause in light of your medical history and physical exam.

Question 3

Hi, i am having a yellow stretchy snot like discharge. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Discharge from where? Nose? Ear? Vaginal? Other? If vaginal, colored discharge suggests infection. At your age of 22, the most common such infections are STDs, especially gonorrhea, chlamydia, or trichomonas. See a clinic or doctor for exam and testing. Good luck!

Question 4

Hi doc. why does it mean when my snot is yellow coloured?

Accepted Answer

A sinus infection is a likely cause especially if you've had a head cold during the past week. Antibiotics may be advisable if symptoms persist much longer or worsen.

Question 5

Does yellow snot mean bacterial or viral?

Accepted Answer

The color of your snot tells you nothing.  People who have colds often have yellow snot, but the cold is still caused by a virus.

Question 6

What does it mean to have a vagina discharge that is yellow snot like?

Accepted Answer

A vaginal discharge that comes from that orifice that does not itch or offends your nose(odor) is normal. and needs to be left alone to avoid more serious vaginal issues. Simply gently remove it if the vagina "blows its' nose".

Question 7

Is dark yellow/green snot always a sign of infection? could it also happen with allergies? what else could it mean?

Accepted Answer

Dark yellow or green mucus draining from nose could be due to an infection ( viruses and bacteria can cause this). Allergies can also cause this.

Question 8

I am constantly blowing thick bright yellow snot out of my nose. everytime i think it's cleared it's not, blowing nose upto 20+/day. what's going on?

Accepted Answer

If this has been going on only a few days, it's probably a common cold. If longer, allergic rhinitis or chronic sinusitis are the best bets. See a doctor if it has lasted more than a couple of weeks.

Question 9

Bright yellow snot vaginal discharge that comes n goes. pain during sex. a.f is 2days late. i'm sure it will show. what's causing the pain n discharge?

Accepted Answer

Some vaginal discharge can be normal. As you go through the month your hormones cause changes in the discharge. In some cases though discharge can be a sign of infection. Causes incluse yeast, bacterial vaginosis, and stds. There are simple tests that can be done in the office to determine if this is normal or not.

Question 10

My left ear is clogged im taking sudogest 30mg and its barely helping have bright yellow snot gotta take the plane and im scared of possible pain?

Accepted Answer

"clogged ear" feeling can be due to inner ear fluid or cerumen in outer ear canal. Inner fluid can cause eustachian tube dysfunction, often w/ concurrent nasal sx. Consider afrin ns 3x/dy x 3 dy, netipot or nasal saline rinses. Need to see md if increased pain, fever or no improvement as congestion clears.

What does bright yellow snot mean

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What exactly does it mean if my snot is a clear/yellow color?

Hi, i am having a yellow stretchy snot like discharge. what could this mean?

Hi doc. why does it mean when my snot is yellow coloured?

Does yellow snot mean bacterial or viral?

What does it mean to have a vagina discharge that is yellow snot like?

Is dark yellow/green snot always a sign of infection? could it also happen with allergies? what else could it mean?

I am constantly blowing thick bright yellow snot out of my nose. everytime i think it's cleared it's not, blowing nose upto 20+/day. what's going on?

Bright yellow snot vaginal discharge that comes n goes. pain during sex. a.f is 2days late. i'm sure it will show. what's causing the pain n discharge?

My left ear is clogged im taking sudogest 30mg and its barely helping have bright yellow snot gotta take the plane and im scared of possible pain?

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