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This morning, i had very thick jelly like yellowish brownish mucus discharge from nose. but no other cold or infection symptoms. what could this be?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Flora change.: If no fevers or significant pain , let it run , take Mucinex (guaifenesin) to keep things thin and flowing. Your body is likely rebalancing the flora in its sinuses

Answered 3/4/2015

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A member asked:

This morning, i had very thick jelly like yellowish brownish mucus discharge from nose. but no other cold or infection symptoms. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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