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Is dark yellow/green snot always a sign of infection? could it also happen with allergies? what else could it mean?

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Infection or allergy: Dark yellow or green mucus draining from nose could be due to an infection ( viruses and bacteria can cause this). Allergies can also cause this.

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Answered 6/25/2017

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A member asked:

Is dark yellow/green snot always a sign of infection? could it also happen with allergies? what else could it mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Dr Pizzo agreed

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