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I have had thick mucous from my nose lately why is this?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Thick Mucous: Have you changed what you have been eating or drinking recently? Is there a bad odor to the thick mucous? Any fever? Any sinus pressure? Any post nasal drip?

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

I see you have : Allergies . That would be the most likely explanation but you could've coming down with a cold

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2016

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