Symptoms Of Acute Sinusitis

Mucus Discharge

This symptom is also known as nasal discharge. When the interior of the nose becomes inflamed and congested, the passageways constrict, and the excess mucus flows downward and out. The discharge is fluid that comes out of the nose and can be clear, green, or yellow. There are two types of nasal discharge textures: slimy and thick or runny and thin. Mucus is often produced because it works to catch and stop any bacteria and other germs from traveling to other parts of the body. To treat mucus discharge, the use of saline nasal sprays, expectorants, nasal irrigation, decongestants, and antihistamines are useful. Popular treatments like expectorants help thin out the mucus while other like antihistamines work to dry up the mucus.

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