@SarahGen-- Yellow mucus is a sign of infection. It's normal to get more mucus when there is an ongoing infection because the body is trying to get rid of bacteria, viruses and their remains. The color of mucus comes from macrophages. These are cells produced by the immune system, it...
If you start producing too much clear mucus, it might mean you’re experiencing allergies and your body is trying to get rid of irritants like pollen or dust. [2] When you have a cold, a sinus infection, or bronchitis, your mucus may change color, appearing yellow, beige, or greenish...
Your mucus plug is a thick clump of mucus in your cervical canal that acts as a protective barrier. The mucus plug starts forming aroundweek 7 of pregnancy, and it helps stop bacteria and other sources of infection from getting into your uterus and harming your baby. "Losing your mucus plu...
Does anyone know if yellow mucus is a sign of a sinus infection? Mine has been bright yellow for awhile now, and I’ve been having a lot of congestion. The mucus has the appearance of dried fruit. Even though it isn’t moist, it reproduces quickly, and I have to keep blowing it ...
Here, you can learn how to distinguish healthy sperm vs unhealthy sperm color, including the different causes that can lead to yellow semen. What color is healthy semen? The seminal fluid is a complex substance made of mostly mucus, plasma, and water. It also has 5 to 25 calories and oth...
Reply to: Respiratory Tract Infections and Asthma " Kiril is a 51-year-old millwright " AllieS13 June 2016 It sounds as though Kiril's immune system is not working at 100%. Both his asthma and respiratory tract infection could be manifestations of an immune system that has not been maintai...
Cervical mucus changes: a change in vaginal discharge which is normally clearer and thinner in consistency to other times during your cycle (1). Breast soreness or tenderness: some people report breast tenderness or sore nipples around the time of ovulation (15), however, this can be a symptom...
Tuberculosis, more commonly known as TB, is a bacterial infection caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium
An increase in the number of certain immune system cells or in the enzymes these cells produce can cause your mucus to change to yellow or green. Green mucus Green mucus can be a sign of a more serious viral or bacterial infection. It means your immune system is working hard to fight of...
You could be harbouring an eye infection Dry eyes can be an oncoming or present sign of an eye infection. Other signs to look out for are swollen eyelids, redness, itching, mucus, pimples or styes. If symptoms persist, always seek advice from your optician to seek a proper diagnosis and...