Doctor says colour of your snot could alert you about when to see a GP

Doctor says colour of your snot could alert you about when to see a GP View Image

A medical professional has outlined what various shades of your nasal mucus could indicate, as it can signal when it's time to seek medical advice from your GP.

As the temperatures are getting colder, and kids are back at school, it's usually the time of year where people start to get sick with cold and flu-like symptoms Whilst having a common cold generally isn't sufficient reason to stay away from work or school, it can still prove bothersome and exhausting to manage due to all the accompanying symptoms, including coughing and a congested or streaming nose. Since these symptoms can be persistent and linger for weeks on end, it can be challenging to determine if and when it's appropriate to contact yo