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I recently (3 days ago) noticed that i had green/yellow discharge from my nose. i'm not sure if it's a sinus infection.
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Sounds like it: Greenish nasal discharge certainly sounds like it could be a sinus infection.
Answered 10/23/2017
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May beacold: It may be symptoms of a cold. If your nose has been running for 7-10 days we would consider it sinusitis and treat it with antibiotics.
Answered 3/26/2013
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