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For over a week i have been blowing long, thick yellow strands of mucous out of my nose and suddenly i can breathe and smell better. why is this?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Rhinosinusitis: You had an ent infection which was most likely to be secondary to a viral infection. Good that it is better now. If you do get similar problem in future then consult your doctor. Good luck!

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/12/2014

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Resolving: Cold, rhinitis, or sinusitis.

Answered 7/13/2014

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A member asked:

For over a week i have been blowing long, thick yellow strands of mucous out of my nose and suddenly i can breathe and smell better. why is this?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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