Every part of our body can be an indicator of our general health, even the most unusual ones. Not everyone knows, but also the consistency, color and quantity of mucus we produce in the nose can indicate the presence of ailments or diseases, and also give indications on the environments we usually frequent or on our daily activities.
Sometimes, we may notice that our nasal mucus takes on particular characteristics. Obviously if we are cooled down we will not be surprised that the mucus appears more abundant, liquid and yellow / greenish in color. But if instead our nasal mucus turns black, what can this change be caused by?
That’s why nasal mucus sometimes turns black and when to worry.
Black mucus can be caused by smog
Usually the color of the nasal mucus depends not only on our state of health, but also on the environment we frequent. If the nasal mucus is black, the cause is usually the presence of smog and fine dust in the environment. When we breathe, the smog particles get trapped inside the nose and color our mucus an unpleasant grayish-black color. We can observe this phenomenon when, returning from a vacation outside the city, we notice that our mucus suddenly changes color, and becomes dark again.
But dark mucus isn’t always caused by smog.
That’s why nasal mucus sometimes turns black and when to worry.
Bleeding or mycosis can also cause the nasal mucus to darken
It can happen that the dark color of the mucus is caused by bleeding inside the nasal cavity. If our mucus has a reddish-black color, it could be caused by the presence of blood. If we often have nosebleeds, it is best to consult a doctor who will know what to advise. In the event that the mucus is instead black-brown, it could also be a mycosis (i.e. fungi) inside the airways. Also in this case it is necessary to consult a doctor.
If, on the other hand, we often suffer from itchy nose, here is what can be caused and how to remedy the itch.
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