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A member asked:

I have sore throat with congestion and have been blowing out green mucus. head also hurts an ears pain little bit. is this viral or bacterial? pls hlp

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Green mucus headache: It is difficult to say, majority of patients with symptoms like yours are self limiting and caused by viruses, i will wait and if dont feel better and have fever will go to the doctor.You can use saline nose spray and some decongestant like sudafed.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 3/29/2013

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