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fluid mucus produced by the lining of the nasal mucosa or better known as snot is something that is normally shared by everyone and even mucus is very important for our body. if the URLs this slime like oil that lubricates the engine. try to imagine if the engine is not lubricated oil then what will happen.?
but if the excess is never a good lead as well as the nasal mucous fluid is already at the threshold amount as melted out of his nose and colors that are not natural as yellow to reddish moreover, it certainly should be suspected.
Basically parts of the body such as the nose, sinuses, digestive tract, mouth and lungs have fluid mucus contained a surface section. This mucus works as a protective blanket mouth or on the surface of the tissue, which can prevent the underlying network of drought, acts as antiseptic (defense system) and to function normally. In normal conditions the slime or mucus is produced in normal amounts and not to exceed the limit to get out of the nose and with a certain color that is clear and white.
Signs if snot in production in excess
Nasal mucous fluid or mucus will be produced in excess in the event of a reaction to the mucosal lining of the nose which makes it more active than usual, such reactions can include infection such as influenza or as a result of exposure to certain substances (allergens) that can cause a reaction allergy. In addition there is a specific purpose when produced in excess mucus that excessive mucus production is a body mechanism that survive to expel virus carried when infection occurs and to expel substances allergens in allergic reactions.
Indications color on mucus
Although normally liquid produced by nasal mucosa colored translucent-white, but not always issued snot nose has such color. Suppose that in the event of an influenza color from colorless clear liquid will snot but over time, it will change color to yellow to greenish, sometimes this mucus mixed with blood so that the color changed to red to brownish red.
The following kinds of colors snot and their meanings:
1. Mucus No Color (Transparent or White)
Basically this is the normal color of mucous fluid or mucus produced by the nose. Mucus with this color only shows increased production of mucus, it is usually as a result caused by an allergic reaction or a viral infection such as the early stages when you have influenza and the common cold.
2. Color Yellow Mucus and Greenery
Have you heard or even see his own snot with a yellow or green warrants thick then indicated as a sign of infection. But do not be mistaken, though caused by an infection that does not mean snot coming out with a yellow or green color as a result of a bacterial infection that attacks the nose and the surrounding area.When the case of influenza and the common cold, the body's immune sisitem sends white blood cells called neutrophils to areas of infection in this region of the nasal mucosa infected. These cells contain enzymes and yellow-green, and if it appears in large quantities can change the color of mucus becomes so.
Just need to watch out for yellow or green mucus may also be an indication as a possible sign of ear and sinus infections (sinusitis) are quite dangerous. When this happens, it will be accompanied by other symptoms. If it occurs in sinusitis, the symptoms will be accompanied by fever, congestion and pain that occurs at the nose and forehead facial Area and snot smelling odor similar to rotten. While on the other ear infection symptoms that will participate felt such pain in the ear that feels unusual and high fever. Both of these infections are secondary infections caused by bacteria which brought together influenza. Because the consequences would be dangerous, for it is when these symptoms should see your doctor immediately felt to get a more definitive medical care and adequate.
3. Snot colored black
Nasal mucosal fluid out with black color is usually caused by too frequent inhalation of pollutants in the air. Because one of the nasal mucous performance is to filter dirt or other particles from entering the lungs. If nasal inhalation of dust, dirt, dust, fumes or substances like airborne into the nasal mucus will trap small particles in a substance so that it does not float into the lungs. Snot usually black or gray will often be found if you live in big cities, especially industrial cities as a result of air pollution is too high.4. Mucus Colored Orange, Red or Red Mixed With Brownish Color
One of the most frightening snot color is when the snot out in red, which means this snot liquid was mixed with the blood. There are many causes that can cause this to happen as well as the entry of foreign objects into the nose which then damage the soft tissues of the nose section, if this is the case usually liquid snot will also be accompanied by a foul smell was so overpowering, this condition is mainly suspected in children who often often insert any object in the mouth and nose. To prevent this from happening, it is better if it continues to accompany fruit careful not to get complacent. In addition, it can also be caused by malignancy or cancer of the sinuses although cases are rare.5. Mucus Color Bluish
Slime or mucus fluid can turn into a bluish colored this happens as a result of certain bacteria called Pseudomonas pyocyanea. This bacterium is an obligate aerobic gram-negative bacteria that have polar flagella, these bacteria can be found in nature such as water, soil and even animals. If the bacteria are grown in appropriate media, it will produce a bluish pigment nonfluoresen. Very rarely encountered such cases in humans, likely to be just one of the 10:00 people who experienced this. If the blue slime snot have a thick and creamy, you should immediately seek medical attention so that appropriate treatment. Blue snot can also occur as a result of inhaling the powder or particles that float in the air blue or inhaled accidentally. Generally when this happens, then the snot will be back to normal in a short time between one to two days.That he is some kind of mucus color can indicate certain conditions. The most important thing you should do is go see a doctor if the complaints on snot occur. So when is should see a doctor? When snot disturbing, when snot appeared with signs of sinus and ear infections, when the snot out with blood, when the snot smells or at any time when you feel there is something wrong with snot and health that you feel.
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