JAKARTA - Everyone must have had a runny nose or runny nose. However, did you know that your color can be an important clue about your body's health condition?
Don't rush to throw away your used tissue before paying attention to its color, because it could be an early sign of a serious illness.
The human body produces about 100 milliliters (ml) of nasal mucus every day, or the equivalent of more than 6 tablespoons. These lenses serve as natural protectors to capture dust, germs, and other foreign particles before entering the respiratory tract.
In addition, mucus also helps moisturize the air we breathe and contain antibodies to fight infection. However, changes in color and amount of mucus can be a signal that something is wrong in the body.
"If mucus color changes, you need to pay attention to what else changes in the body," said Dr. Raj Sindwani, an THT specialist from Cleveland Clinic, as reported by the Daily Mail page.
"For example, you initially felt fine, then suddenly there was a change. So it's important to find out the cause," he continued.
The Meaning Of Ingus Color Becomes A Symptom Of Disease
The following is the meaning of some generalized colors related to health.
1. Bening (Transparent)
Normal color of mucus. Denote that your respiratory system works well and there are no disturbances.
2. White or Krem
White or cream indicating viral infections such as mild flu. White comes from white blood cells battling the virus.
3. Yellow or Greenish Yellow
The yellow color or greenish yellow indicates that the body is fighting bacterial infection or inflammation of sine. Usually mucus also becomes thicker.
4. Pink Or Redish
This color shows a small rupture of blood vessels in the nose, for example because it throws away too often or because the air is too dry.
5. Chocolate
Brown comes from old blood that drys out or can also be a sign of excess exposure to dust, pollution, or cigarette smoke.
6. Black
Black is a color to watch out for. It could be an indication of serious fungal infection, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Not only its color, the amount of mucus that comes out can also be an important signal. Excess mucus production can be caused by allergies to dust or powder, bacterial infections, and irritation from dry air or pollution.
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