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Doctor insights on: Thick Brown Mucus From Nose

See a Dr for exam: If this is a known seasonal allergy, either use your usual OTC treatment or see the Dr. That will help tell if there is anything else involved. I hope you feel better soon!

See doctor: It is hard to tell what may be causing your problem with so little details (how long? Color of mucus? Medications taken etc).

Infection: With the persistant symptoms and the change of mucus to brown it might be best to get checked out.

See your doctor: For evaluation and prescription medications if needed, what you described warrants a professional input, good luck

Chronicity: You appear to have a chronic sinus condition. You should see an ENT dr, get a confirmatory ct of the sinuses and get professionally treated, which may include long term antibiotics, possible steroids, and decongestants and or eventual sinus surgery. Best wishes.

Mucus color: One of the oldest methods of determining a persons health, is to notice the color, smell, and consistency of various bodily fluids. A brown mucus, is likely the result of bacterial overgrowth or infection. This could be a sinusitis and require antibiotics to treat. If this is new, and happening more than just once, I would recommend an evaluation by a physician. Also note any fever or chills.

Allergies???: It could be that you have been exposed to an allergin and your body has reacted in this way. Mine is ragweed season. You could try zyrtec (cetirizine) 10mg daily (works wonders for me) and see if this helps. If not, consult your doctor.

Sinusitis: Allergy, rhinitis, or plain viral illness are possibilities. If it persists, see your doctor.

Infection.: The illness is most likely viral but could also be a bacterial infection. Needs to be checked out. The milky color has nothing to do with dairy products. See your doctor soon to get this treated the best. Best wishes.

Call doctor: Sounds like it is improving, but not resolved, .

Multiple causes: Dirt, dust, irritation with old blood in the sinuses, allergies, low grade infection: get checked and examined.

Thick nasal mucus: Thick nasal mucus can be related to sinusitis, but not necessarily. If you have chronic allergies or recurrent infections you should consult a doctor who can identify if there is an opportunity to improve nasal inflammation with sprays or treat infection with antibiotics. You may benefit from good nasal hygiene as well which involves using salt water rinses to clear mucus and allergens.

Common.: Cold viruses cause inflammation and fragility of vessels in your upper airway. Small streaks of blood in mucus are frequently seen in upper respiratory infections. Frank blood is much less common. Persistent symptoms warrant attention.

Dimetapp DM: Antihistamines will help your runny nose. Dextromethorphan will help your cough. Expectorants like Guaifenesin (robitussin, mucinex) thin mucus. Decongestants help with nasal congestion. Otc preparations typically will combine these ingredients so u can tailor your symptoms by reading the label.

Thick mucus: See a doctor. You may have to be treated for a sinus infection.

Lots of Options: Over-the-counter non-sedating antihistamines are helpful for allergic rhinitis symptoms, however the gold-standard treatment are daily intranasal steroid sprays like Flonase or Nasonex (mometasone) if your symptoms are more severe. Avoidance of triggers is important. Hydrate and Mucinex to thin secretions. Allergy shots also option. See Allergist to determine what medications could give you lasting relief.

Nasal Congestion: Call your doctor... He may be able to prescribe something or refer you to an ENT specialist for further help. You may have sinusitis, bronchitis which sometimes need antibiotics and other medications to clear up.

Infant URI: Infants are very prone to upper respiratory infections - especially viral which usually cause watery clear runny nose, mild cough and low grade fevers. Concerning would be thick green discharge (could mean sinusitis), high grade fevers, lethargy, heavy fast breathing with retractions. Please see your pediatrician.

A problem: This varies widely on its severity based on the fineness of the dirt. If it is quite fine it gets into and damages the lungs permanently and is quite dangerous. Mostly any filter mask will work quite well on this. A chest x ray will demonstrate damage if it is there and simple office tests such as oxygenation and listening to the lungs will be able to show significant damage.

See doc.: Blood from the nose is not necessarily concerning, but cough that persists for this long needs an explanation. Best to see doc and have him look at a few things....