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When i blew my nose, a glob of sticky mostly clear stuff came out, just a tiny hint of green, but mainly clear. don't feel ill. for sure infection?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Probably normal: Probably not an infection. Nasal mucus often has spots or globs of color. This sound entirely normal.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

When i blew my nose, a glob of sticky mostly clear stuff came out, just a tiny hint of green, but mainly clear. don't feel ill. for sure infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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