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What Causes Green Coloured Drainage From The Nose Of A Child?
My grand children ages 1 1/2 and 3 1/2 both have coughs, runny nose, running eyes. The mucus started off being clear but now it s a little greenish. We thought it was allergies because a few of us have extreme trouble with allergies. Could it be an infection, and should they go see a Dr?
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Hello, Welcome to Ask a doctor services. I have read your query.
Since your grand children are suffering from acute respiratory tract infection with running nose & mucus is greenish indicative of bacterial infection.
You are suggested to get the children clinically examined by a pediatrician.
Let them get assessed if the infection is severe then they may may need antibiotics. Neglect sometimes results into complications like chronic cough & pneumonia.
Hope I have answered your query, take care.
Ragards,
Dr Nupur K
Since your grand children are suffering from acute respiratory tract infection with running nose & mucus is greenish indicative of bacterial infection.
You are suggested to get the children clinically examined by a pediatrician.
Let them get assessed if the infection is severe then they may may need antibiotics. Neglect sometimes results into complications like chronic cough & pneumonia.
Hope I have answered your query, take care.
Ragards,
Dr Nupur K
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