Whether you’re dealing with a runny nose, cough or congestion, your mucus can help determine if it’s a minor bother like a common cold, allergies or a more serious health issue. That’s right, the ...

If you’re blowing your nose regularly, it’s hard not to notice your mucus—and what color it is. So it can also be alarming if you happen to spot yellow, brown, bloody, or green mucus in your used ...

Open your tissue, if you dare. The color of your snot can reveal a lot about your health. The nose is lined with mucus membranes that secrete snot to help keep tissues healthy and trap dirt, cleaning ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD Key Takeaways Coughing up white mucus can be a sign of an upper respiratory infection ...

It's unfortunate but true: It's totally normal for adults to get colds multiple times a year. And each of those colds will tend to follow a similar three-stage pattern, says Dr. Shiv Sudhakar, ...

Mucus isn't exactly something people give much thought to — until they're sick and dealing with a constantly runny nose. But mucus is actually an important part of a healthy immune system, according ...

It is that time of year and everyone seems to have a cold, including me!! I am actually "on" my second cold, so I am feeling like a toddler who gets sick every two to three weeks. Maybe I should look ...

Your snot provides crucial insights into your health, acting as an early warning system. Clear mucus indicates healthy sinuses, while yellow or green often signals infection. Red or pink suggests ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Thick mucus in the throat can result from infections like colds or ...