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Whenever i bring forth a post nasal drip and spit it out there's orange jelly like mucous ball? 2 colds in one month now too ...what is the jelly

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Mucus: but you need to find out why. Having 2 colds in one month is highly unusual and thus I suspect that you may have a sinus infection. See doctor.

Answered 7/5/2015

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A member asked:

Whenever i bring forth a post nasal drip and spit it out there's orange jelly like mucous ball? 2 colds in one month now too ...what is the jelly

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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