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Recently had pneumonia, a week later i got nothing but clear coming from nose, if i lay one one side it all builds up on that side, now it is thick very dark green coming out.headaches.pressure,and raw burning throat from drainage .what is it now?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds like: you may have a sinus infection . This is a common complication of upper and lower respiratory infections....check with your PCP as to whether an antibiotic is necessary. The green color suggests PNEUMOCOCCAL sinus infection JUST A THOUGHT! HOPE IT HELPS DR Z

Answered 11/16/2019

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A member asked:

Recently had pneumonia, a week later i got nothing but clear coming from nose, if i lay one one side it all builds up on that side, now it is thick very dark green coming out.headaches.pressure,and raw burning throat from drainage .what is it now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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