Columbus, OH
A 60-year-old female asked:
i've had a bad cold for about a week i now have a lot of yellow pus coming out of the corners of my eye is this caused by my cold or what .
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Weston answered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 31 years experience
Conjuctivitis: What started as a viral conjunctivitis may have turned to bacterial conjunctivitis if the pus has changed color amount would be worth a eval and eye drops just like a viral pharyngitis can turn bacterial so can conjunctivitis
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Dr. Alireza Raboubi answered
Family Medicine 15 years experience
Likely: Usually this has to do with congestion of the nasolacrimal duct (from your nose). Please connect with me for further discussion regarding proper management.
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