Does Green-Yellow Snot Mean You Have a Sinus Infection?

Did you know that green snot doesn't always mean you have a sinus infection? Choose these strategies to lower your risk of an upper respiratory infection and other strategies to fight one.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• The color of your snot, or nasal mucus, offers clues to your health, including a viral or fungal infection. Not all green or yellow-colored snot means you have a sinus infection

• Seasonal allergies can change the color of your nasal mucus to white and cause a runny nose. However, the common cold or sinus infection will usually also trigge…