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Does discolored mucus always symbolise an infection in the nose or throat?
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NO: This can occur with low grade viral exposure allergies, chemical or environmental factores. Having said that, foul tasting, foul smelling or blood tinged sputum are suggestive of bacterial involvement.
Answered 12/4/2018
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