Question 1

facial pain, fever up to 103 (fever has stopped), yellow watery nasal discharge, cough, greenish brown sputum. sinus infection and/or bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Infection.: Fever, facial pain, cough... These all point to infection. Whether the source is sinus or lungs, it's hard to say here on an online forum. Regardless our advice remains the same-- see your doctor for an evaluation, and to see if antibiotics might be needed. Go to urgent care if you don't have a doctor.

Question 2

my 2.8 yrold has runny nose- and a cough at night-- no fever-- 2 days in.. he's had tons of colds -this time his nasal discharge is thicker and yellow?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like : Postnasal drainage causing the coughing spells . Need antihistamine to take care of the colds which eventually takes care of the cough. Change in color of colds does not indicate bacterial infection , virus ,allergies can do the same. Watchful waiting and supportive treatment at this time since he is not running fever. See Peds if condition worsened.

Question 3

i have a greenish whitish  but watery nasal discharge . 
could it be because of bronchitis ?

what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: Acute bronchitis is usually a viral infection, and this may also produce other changes in the upper respiratory tract. Without being able to examine you the best thing would be to see your PCP if this does not clear as your bronchitis resolves. Good luck.

Question 4

my nasal discharge is a light yellow is it bacterial?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Can be bacterial, viral or allergic. If it persists see an ent.

Question 5

what can cause bad breath and yellow nasal discharge?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infections: The yellow discharge id due to bacteria, usually h, influenza, staph, or strep. The bad breath can be from postnasal drip and the bacteria which smells getting to your throat.

Question 6

what would cause intermittant clear, watery nasal discharge on one side only with no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Need to see ENT: When the nasal discharge is clear and unilateral.one needs to rule a fracture in the skull area above the  nose especially if there has been a history of head trauma prior to its onset.  One may detect whether the fluid is from the brain by testing the discharge itself.

Question 7

thick green  yellow mucus running from nose after 1 week of cold with large clear colored nasal discharge?

Accepted Answer

Flora shifting: If no fevers or significant pain--let it run! in fact, take Mucinex (guaifenesin) to keep things thin and flowing. Your body is likely re-balancing the flora in its sinuses, and this should stop about double the time you were sick. If fevers/pain, then see dr / urgent care.

Question 8

my husband hit his face about a month ago. he has a very watery nasal discharge, but also has allergy symptoms. should we worry about brain fluid leak?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ask your doctor to check for glucose in his nasal secretion. If positive, then you need to find out where the leak is coming from (most likely from the area of the skull next to the nose).  Don't delay.

Question 9

thick yellow nasal discharge mixed with blood, painful tender spot middle of forehead just above eyebrows?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: If your symptoms have been going on for a short period of time, less than a week, then i would favor  that this is an upper respiratory infection or viral cold. However, if your symptoms have been going on for longer than 7 to 10 days, then i would suspect that this may be a sinus infection. In that case, antibiotics may be needed to help alleviate your symptoms. See a doctor.

Question 10

i was diagnosed with influenza a over 2 weeks ago. the worst symptoms have subsided awhile ago. however, im still very tired and my back aches. i have no history of back pain even when getting sick. some sinus pain and nasal discharge yellow/green.

Accepted Answer

Flu like symptoms: The after effects of the flu may linger for weeks or months after the initial illness.Ibuprofen may be used for your back pain.

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Yellow watery nasal discharge

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Facial pain, fever up to 103 (fever has stopped), yellow watery nasal discharge, cough, greenish brown sputum. sinus infection and/or bronchitis?

A member asked:

My 2.8 yrold has runny nose- and a cough at night-- no fever-- 2 days in.. he's had tons of colds -this time his nasal discharge is thicker and yellow?

A member asked:

I have a greenish whitish but watery nasal discharge . could it be because of bronchitis ? what should i do ?

A member asked:

My nasal discharge is a light yellow is it bacterial?

A member asked:

What can cause bad breath and yellow nasal discharge?

A member asked:

What would cause intermittant clear, watery nasal discharge on one side only with no other symptoms?

A member asked:

Thick green yellow mucus running from nose after 1 week of cold with large clear colored nasal discharge?

A member asked:

My husband hit his face about a month ago. he has a very watery nasal discharge, but also has allergy symptoms. should we worry about brain fluid leak?

A member asked:

Thick yellow nasal discharge mixed with blood, painful tender spot middle of forehead just above eyebrows?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with influenza a over 2 weeks ago. the worst symptoms have subsided awhile ago. however, im still very tired and my back aches. i have no history of back pain even when getting sick. some sinus pain and nasal discharge yellow/green.

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