2006-06-21 10:12:54 · 14 answers · asked by JOE G 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
because you are sick, snot is not suppose to be green, more on the clear side.
2006-06-21 10:14:31 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not so much the snot which is green as the phlegm component, and this is only when it is infected. Neither healthy snot nor phlegm is really green. It becomes so in the presence of infection because of the large numbers of white blood cells present, which make their way through the airway walls to combat the infection. They also give pus a whitish-green colour. So it should be white but it's snot. The green stuff is normal snot thats got a few extra things in it. So heres some some basic info about snot and the sinuses where snot comes from. I'll get onto the reason why it's green after this explanation.
2006-06-21 17:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by BIG E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its only green or yellow if there is an infection present, snot should be clear.
2006-06-21 17:15:50 · answer #3 · answered by JENNIFER L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snot's not green unless you have a big prblem like an infection. It should be clear.
2006-06-21 17:17:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your snot is green you are sick and infected and should stay at home.
2006-06-21 17:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by summasmutha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
green snot means you have something. you're most likely sick. snot is supposed to be clear.
2006-06-21 17:16:51 · answer #6 · answered by la jirafa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's snot!...actually the prism qualities of that mucus make it appear green but in effect it is actually clear....I would suggest that you focus on more intellectually enlightening subjects such as why is the sky blue or why is water blue?...you will find interesting answers to that too.
2006-06-21 17:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually nasal mucous is clear. Green or yellow indicates infection. So get to a doctor and get penicillan.
2006-06-21 17:15:18 · answer #8 · answered by stick man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's green there is some kind of infection present. It should be clear.
2006-06-21 17:16:08 · answer #9 · answered by Justcurious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only that which is infected is green,healthy mucus is clear.go see your doctor
2006-06-21 17:19:19 · answer #10 · answered by 360degrees 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋