In the 'Symptoms - Head - Nose' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about consistency of nose/throat mucus:
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Does your nose / throat mucus, in general, tend to be...?
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"Clear" |
Clear nose/throat mucus |
A symptom |
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"A mixture / variable / don't know" |
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"Mostly yellow/green" |
Yellow/green nose/throat mucus |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Mucus (Mucous)
The viscous, slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by cells and glands of the mucous membranes.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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