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What Causes Thick Green Colored Mucus Discharge From Nose?

hi, i ve been having green coloured mucus for years now. I ve had it since i was 8; and as i aged, it got progressively worse in colour and thickness. Fortunately, I do have days where I don t have the mucus and go through the day relatively able to breathe through my nose. But those days are few and far between. What do you think could be causing it? Allergies? My dad is a heavy smoker as well, and he smokes in the house. I realize that my nose gets really stuffed up when I m home, yet, it s about the same as when i m outside. What could be the possible reasons behind my green mucus?
Mon, 8 Dec 2014
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Hi , Thank for asking to HCM.

After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having allergic chronic rhino sinusitis with post nasal discharge .

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice
Steam Inhalation twice daily,
Saline nasal spray thrice ,
Plenty of fluids &
Antihistamine at night .

Investigation needed CT Scan Paranasal sinus coronal cut to know extend of disease .

Hope this information helpful to you, take care and have a nice day.
Regards.


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What Causes Thick Green Colored Mucus Discharge From Nose?

Hi , Thank for asking to HCM. After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having allergic chronic rhino sinusitis with post nasal discharge . If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice Steam Inhalation twice daily, Saline nasal spray thrice , Plenty of fluids & Antihistamine at night . Investigation needed CT Scan Paranasal sinus coronal cut to know extend of disease . Hope this information helpful to you, take care and have a nice day. Regards.