Mayo Clinic Q and A: Nasal mucus color — what does it mean?
Jan 26, 2018 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandson frequently has a runny nose, and the color of the nasal mucus is sometimes green to yellowish. I’ve heard that this is a sign of a bacterial infection and perhaps the need for antibiotics. Can you confirm? ANSWER: Greenish-gray or yellowish nasal mucus — your health care provider might call […]
Chronic Bronchitis Involves Cough that Persists for Years and …
Apr 15, 2011 · Symptoms include coughing, phlegm production, and wheezing. Chronic bronchitis is defined by how long a person has a cough with daily phlegm production. It involves a frequent cough that persists for more than two years and, for at …
How Do I Tell the Difference Between Bile Reflux and Acid Reflux?
August 5, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: What is the difference between bile reflux and acid reflux? Answer: Bile reflux involves fluid from the small intestine flowing into the stomach and esophagus. Acid reflux is backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. These conditions are often related, and sometimes differentiating between the two can be difficult. […]
When is a cough a concern? - Mayo Clinic News Network
Jan 9, 2024 · Hearing a chorus of coughs is typical at this time of year. An occasional cough is normal and healthy. A cough that persists for several weeks or brings up discolored or bloody mucus may indicate a condition that needs medical attention.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Sinusitis and treatment options
Oct 2, 2022 · A headache also is common, as is tooth pain. Also, you may have thick, clear, yellow or greenish mucus from the nose (runny nose) or down the back of the throat (postnasal drainage). A change in mucus color alone does not indicate bacterial infection. The common cold mostly causes acute sinusitis.
Mayo Clinic expert explains gastrointestinal symptoms related to …
Apr 8, 2020 · COVID-19 most commonly presents with respiratory symptoms, including cough and shortness of breath, as well as fever. However, digestive symptoms also can occur in patients with COVID-19, and with or without respiratory symptoms. In this Q&A, Dr. Sahil Khanna, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, answers questions about gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms related to COVID-19. Watch: Dr. Sahil […]
Signs and Symptoms of Pertussis - Mayo Clinic News Network
Nov 20, 2014 · ZUMBROTA, Minn. — Symptoms of an ordinary common cold are hard not to miss. But could it be worse? Mayo Clinic Health System has diagnosed several confirmed cases of pertussis, also commonly known as whooping cough. Family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Wing in Zumbrota, Elizabeth Cozine, M.D. has seen patients present […]
Mayo Clinic Q & A: Chronic sinusitis symptoms resemble a cold, …
Mar 3, 2015 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve had an awful cold for months. My doctor recommends that I be tested for chronic sinusitis. What would that involve? How is chronic sinusitis treated? ANSWER: Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses, which are the air-containing pockets in the skull and facial bones around your nose. Chronic sinusitis develops when inflammation […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Is it allergies or a sinus infection?
Mar 14, 2023 · Itchiness is rarely a symptom of a sinus infection. Contrary to popular belief, the color of your mucus does not help tell the difference between allergies or sinus infections. Given that you have noted seasonal allergies, pay attention to the timing of your symptoms. This also may help decide if they likely are caused by allergies.
Long COVID and the digestive system: Mayo Clinic expert …
Jun 21, 2022 · ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Long COVID syndrome, also known as post-COVID, is more than fatigue and shortness of breath. Symptoms such as headaches, brain fog and ringing in the ears have been reported, and recently, physicians are seeing more patients with gastrointestinal problems. Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic's COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program, describes the most ...