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I've started seeing dark green chunks that resemble cauliflower when i blow my nose. these chunks have a very bad odor. i also have a bad smell inside my face and occasional light green discharge. does this sound fungal? what should i do?

Q: i've started seeing dark green chunks that resemble cauliflower when i blow my nose. these chunks have a very bad odor. i also have a bad smell inside my face and occasional light green discharge. does this sound fungal? what should i do?

: The pattern suggests bacterial infection in the sinus cavities. I would go visit your doc for treatment.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

The pattern suggests bacterial infection in the sinus cavities. I would go visit your doc for treatment.

Answered 5/3/2022

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

What you should do is seek proper care, rather than trying to self diagnose/treat. You do have an infection. See your GP or a specialist ENT for examination, possible lab tests, possible imaging.

Answered 5/3/2022

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A member asked:

I've started seeing dark green chunks that resemble cauliflower when i blow my nose. these chunks have a very bad odor. i also have a bad smell inside my face and occasional light green discharge. does this sound fungal? what should i do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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