Most adults get an average of two to three colds a year, and the fall and winter seasons are when cold viruses are at their best. The good news is these uninvited guests eventually go away. One way to tell if your cold is getting better? Look at the color of your mucus.
The viruses start by infiltrating inside our nose and the sinuses, which triggers our body to produce mucus to wash away the germs. The mucus starts off as clear, so this is often an early sign you have a cold.
Over the next several days, the mucus color may change to white, yellow or green. Although this can feel like you are getting worse, the change in color is a natural course of the illness. When the mucus becomes clear again, this is a sign you are on the mend.
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