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A 21-year-old female asked:
Could allergies cause gray/green mucous to come from nose? no other symptoms
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Allergy drainage: Is usually clear or white . Green indicates infection.If it continues to stay green see your doctor.
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Dr. Joram Seggevanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology
Indirectly yes: Green and gray nasal discharge suggests infection, usually of the nasal sinuses (sinusitis). Allergies can lead to infection by blocking the normal flow of secretions from the sinuses into the nose. If such secretions last longer than a week, antibiotics are indicated. Opening the nasal passages is very important; start rinsing your nose with saline rtwice a day. If no better, see your physician.
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