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A 28-year-old female asked:

i have yellow phlegm when i blow my nose in the morning then it turns clear as the day goes on. is this the sign of a cold or just allergies?

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Dr. Linda Green answered

Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 45 years experience

Could be either: This could be either allergies or infection. However infection is more likely if the mucous is persistently discolored.

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Dr. Michael Jantz answered

Pulmonary Critical Care 32 years experience

Likely allergies: Symptoms are likely due to allergies.

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