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My 5 month old has really green boogers that smell horrible. what could be causing him to get so much boogers and have a odor?

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Green nasal mucous: It seems like he has purulent rhinitis which requires an antibiotic so please have him checked out.

Answered 6/21/2016

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A member asked:

My 5 month old has really green boogers that smell horrible. what could be causing him to get so much boogers and have a odor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julan Crane answered

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