According to Dr. Joydeep Ghosh, Consultant, Internal Medicine at Fortis Hospital, Kolkata, “Yellow or a little greenish phlegm is a warning sign of bacterial infection. Dr. Ghosh advises ...

A pink or reddish tint in mucus means there’s blood present. This often happens when the nasal tissues are irritated, dry or ...

But, if your lingering cough is accompanied by other symptoms, it’s time to see a doctor. According to Kohli, UCLA Health and ...

Yellow mucus indicates your immune system is actively fighting off an infection. White blood cells sent to attack the infection die and release enzymes that give mucus its yellowish color.

Producing mucus will help clear your sinuses ... A lot of people think yellow or green snot means you need an antibiotic. That is not true. Laura Martin, MD, MPH If it's a viral infection causing ...

And the colour and consistency of nasal mucus can reveal intriguing details about your immune system, and how your body responds to illnesses. Mucus is produced by the tissues lining our nasal ...