RUNNY NOSE? - Lone Star Stangs

latinagirl_texas · 12-17-2005, 11:04 PM

This is info i pulled up from a site: http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/community/files/rn.pdf#search='Why%20do%20we%20get%20runny%20nose% 3F'

Runny Nose

(with green or yellow mucus)
Your child has a runny nose. This is a normal part of what happens
during the common cold and as it gets better. Here are some facts
about colds and runny noses.

What causes a runny nose during a cold?
When germs that cause colds (cold viruses) first infect the nose and
sinuses, the nose makes clear mucus. This helps wash the germs
from the nose and sinuses. After two or three days, the body’s
immune cells fight back, changing the mucus to a white or yellow
color. As the bacteria that live in the nose grow back, they may
also be found in the mucus, which changes the mucus to a greenish
color. This is normal and does not mean your child needs an
antibiotic.

What should I do?
? The best treatment is to wait and watch your child. Nasal
discharge, cough, and symptoms like fever, headache, and muscle
aches may be bothersome, but antibiotics will not make them go
away any faster.
? Some people find that using a cool mist vaporizer or using
saltwater nose drops makes their child feel better.

Are antibiotics ever needed for a runny nose?
Antibiotics are needed only if your doctor tells you that your
child has sinusitis. Your child’s doctor may prescribe drugs or
give you tips to help with a cold’s other symptoms like fever
and cough, but antibiotics are not needed to treat the runny
nose.

Why not try antibiotics now?
Taking antibiotics when they are not needed can be harmful.
Each time someone takes antibiotics, they are more likely to
carry resistant germs in their noses and throats. These
resistant germs cannot be killed by common antibiotics.
Your child may need more costly antibiotics, or antibiotics
given by needle, or may even need to be in the hospital to get
antibiotics. Since a runny nose almost always gets better on
its own, it is better to wait and take antibiotics only when
they are needed.

Nite-Mare · 12-17-2005, 11:16 PM

I know this is TMI but... Mine's clear.

ezblonde · 12-18-2005, 12:18 AM

mines clear!

bubs · 12-18-2005, 12:19 AM

Ummmm I haven't checked my boogers lately, but when I do, I'll let you know what color they are!!

97CasperCobra · 12-18-2005, 12:33 AM

Mine's cloggy in the morning..but usually clears up througout the day. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the latest and greatest Mel.

12-17-2005, 11:04 PM	#1
latinagirl_texas Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 2,149	RUNNY NOSE? This is info i pulled up from a site: http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/community/files/rn.pdf#search='Why%20do%20we%20get%20runny%20nose% 3F' Runny Nose (with green or yellow mucus) Your child has a runny nose. This is a normal part of what happens during the common cold and as it gets better. Here are some facts about colds and runny noses. What causes a runny nose during a cold? When germs that cause colds (cold viruses) first infect the nose and sinuses, the nose makes clear mucus. This helps wash the germs from the nose and sinuses. After two or three days, the body’s immune cells fight back, changing the mucus to a white or yellow color. As the bacteria that live in the nose grow back, they may also be found in the mucus, which changes the mucus to a greenish color. This is normal and does not mean your child needs an antibiotic. What should I do? ? The best treatment is to wait and watch your child. Nasal discharge, cough, and symptoms like fever, headache, and muscle aches may be bothersome, but antibiotics will not make them go away any faster. ? Some people find that using a cool mist vaporizer or using saltwater nose drops makes their child feel better. Are antibiotics ever needed for a runny nose? Antibiotics are needed only if your doctor tells you that your child has sinusitis. Your child’s doctor may prescribe drugs or give you tips to help with a cold’s other symptoms like fever and cough, but antibiotics are not needed to treat the runny nose. Why not try antibiotics now? Taking antibiotics when they are not needed can be harmful. Each time someone takes antibiotics, they are more likely to carry resistant germs in their noses and throats. These resistant germs cannot be killed by common antibiotics. Your child may need more costly antibiotics, or antibiotics given by needle, or may even need to be in the hospital to get antibiotics. Since a runny nose almost always gets better on its own, it is better to wait and take antibiotics only when they are needed. __________________ LOVE THEM SALEENS !

12-18-2005, 12:18 AM	#3
ezblonde how long? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: in my own damn world! Posts: 8,582	mines clear! __________________ HAS ANYONE SEEN MY HEB BAGS???

12-18-2005, 12:33 AM	#5
97CasperCobra n00bie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 275	Mine's cloggy in the morning..but usually clears up througout the day. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the latest and greatest Mel. __________________ Mike 1997 Mustang Cobra

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12-17-2005, 11:16 PM	#2
Nite-Mare Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,397	I know this is TMI but... Mine's clear.

12-18-2005, 12:19 AM	#4
bubs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,094	Ummmm I haven't checked my boogers lately, but when I do, I'll let you know what color they are!!