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Week after cold/sinus infection my mucus from nose is clear but stained yellow is this pollen allergies now or sinus infection still?

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Either: About 10% of the people with a cold end up with a bacterial sinus infection. However it is not always easy to tell. Suggest that you consult your doctor.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

Week after cold/sinus infection my mucus from nose is clear but stained yellow is this pollen allergies now or sinus infection still?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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