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I have dark brown discharge coming from my nose what's causing it?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

The color of discharge generally reflects the metabolic activity of germs on the nasal mucus. It might be a simple occupation by germs or an actual sinusitis.

Answered 9/20/2023

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