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I spit out a thick glob of white mucus that was in my nose. i'd never had mucus so thick before. what does this mean? infection?
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Allergies?: Could be seasonal allergies, particularly if you don't feel sick. Could try over the counter allergy meds if its bad enough. Or go to a primary care provider for a more complete evaluation. Hope this helps!
Answered 9/7/2014
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