Tis’ the season for the flu, colds and runny noses. Some days it may seem like you run through an entire box of tissues. If you’re like a lot of people, you blow your nose and look in your tissue to see what color of the rainbow lies inside. Even if you find this repulsive, it is actually a good indicator of your current health.
We found a cool infographic from University of Utah Health Care that explains each color of mucus so the next time you see green, yellow or red, you’ll know what it means and when to visit your doctor.