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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?
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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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