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Is a viral sinus infection when the nose has yellow or clear nasal congestion?
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Could be yes.: Bacterial infections in the sinus cavity usually produce green nasal discharge. Clear and yellow could be viral...or just inflammatory....or even fungal.
Answered 12/9/2018
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