Green snot (sorry tmi)

[Lissy43]

We all have a viral infection, My 4yr old son started with it 9 days ago, dr has seen him and its viral. Cough, cold. sore throat, temp, headache, sore eyes, etc... we all have it but thankfully starting to get over it slowly.

My 17 mth old daughter and I both have green snot when we blow and its all in my throat aswell. Does this mean infection or am I worrying over nothing? is green snot not always a bacterial infection and how would I know if it was?

My daughter was checked over today and even though she has green snot dr said it is just viral but I always thought green meant infection. He agreed green isn't normal but that was all he said. He wasn't my usual dr, was foreign and I did find him a little hard to understand tbh.

Am I worrying over nothing about green snot? I always worry it will lead to meningitis or something. My head and ear hurt today. Im seeing my usual dr monday about self help cbt books so i will mention this if im still poorly. We have all had it 7-9 days now.

[normalwisdom]

My son has been ill this week...which he kindly gave to me and his dad:mad: , and yes he has had the "green snot" too. He had it for about 3 days and it is almost cleared up now. I really wouldn't worry about it my son has it often and he has only been on antibiotics once, that was due to an ear infection brought on by the cold. If your daughter has been checked over then I wouldn't worry about it.

Hope that helps:huh:

[Lissy43]

Thanks Steph:-)

[Quirky]

Hi there,

I had "green snot" last time I had a cold too and I always thoght it meant infection so I asked my doctor for advice. She said that yes it can mean infection but most infections are viral not bacterial so antibiotics won't help. It's really just the body clearing the virus and doing it's job. Unless it gets worse or continues for ages it's nothing to worry about usually.

LJ

[Lissy43]

Thanks so much LJ.

[Quirky]

You're welcome :)

When I last had it it took 2 weeks to clear but it did clear in the end. As you say though if it's not better by Monday mention it to your usual gp at your appt for peace of mind.

I hope you all feel better very soon and have a relaxing weekend.

LJ

[Lissy43]

Thanks so much, its less green today so I must be getting better although my head and eyes feel so full of it. Yuk!

[Quirky]

Glad it's clearing Cherry :)

Take care

LJ

[Sheik N Shimmy]

Thanks so much, its less green today so I must be getting better although my head and eyes feel so full of it. Yuk!

Maybe it was something to do with St Patrick's day :foot:

[Lissy43]

Maybe, lol!