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I have a cold and a sinus infection, i found some black snot in my nose. should i worry? it could maybe be blood but that doesn't seem likely since blood is not black?

Q: i have a cold and a sinus infection, i found some black snot in my nose. should i worry? it could maybe be blood but that doesn't seem likely since blood is not black?

: Dried blood could be black. So could dust and other particles filtered by your nose and trapped in the mucus. Don't worry.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Dried blood could be black. So could dust and other particles filtered by your nose and trapped in the mucus. Don't worry.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 8/5/2021

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A member asked:

I have a cold and a sinus infection, i found some black snot in my nose. should i worry? it could maybe be blood but that doesn't seem likely since blood is not black?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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