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What Causes Green Mucus Discharge From The Nose Along With Cough And Cold?

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Posted on Tue, 30 May 2017
Question: Hi, I've had a cold for 3 weeks now. My nose is full of very thick green gunck and very hard to get rid of when I blow my nose. Sometimes my ears crackle also when I blow my nose. I haven't been able to taste or smell XXXXXXX thing for 2 weeks and I've got a horrible taste in my mouth. I've got a cough also and sometimes I cough up green gunk. I was on antibiotics for a week, one tablet a day, I finished my course of antibiotics but I didn't see any difference. Please could you help.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I will recommend any further antibiotics at this time!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I have reviewed this information and at this time I will recommend that you stop all medications at this time. I will recommend frequent rinsing of the nostrils with normal saline(salt and water). This will ensure that they are not blocked and all stagnant secretions would be washed off avoiding further infections.

In all, stop all drugs. Rinse nostrils often with normal saline. Increased fluids, fruits and healthy diet.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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What Causes Green Mucus Discharge From The Nose Along With Cough And Cold?

Brief Answer: I will recommend any further antibiotics at this time! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. I have reviewed this information and at this time I will recommend that you stop all medications at this time. I will recommend frequent rinsing of the nostrils with normal saline(salt and water). This will ensure that they are not blocked and all stagnant secretions would be washed off avoiding further infections. In all, stop all drugs. Rinse nostrils often with normal saline. Increased fluids, fruits and healthy diet. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.