Elana RoumellMed School For Moms · Naturopathic Doctor

Does The Color Of Snot Matter? #snot #shorts

Name: Does The Color Of Snot Matter? #snot #shorts
Uploaded: 2023-06-22T14:51:21+00:00
Duration: 48 s
Channel: Elana Roumell
Description: In this short video, Amanda (Magick) Kalman addresses mothers, debunking the common myth that green or yellow nasal mucus in children automatically…

22 Jun 2023 · 1 min

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In this short video, Amanda (Magick) Kalman addresses mothers, debunking the common myth that green or yellow nasal mucus in children automatically signals a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics. She explains that mucus is a crucial component of the immune system, normally clear and thin, but its color can change to green or yellow when white blood cells respond to a viral or bacterial trigger, most often a virus. Kalman urges viewers not to assume antibiotics are needed based solely on mucus color and to consult a doctor before using them. She then promotes kid‑friendly natural antiviral medicines, directing parents to her website medschoolformoms.com/medicines for more information.

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Moms, do you know what's really behind your child's green or yellow snot? Okay, you may have heard that green snot means antibiotics are necessary, but let me tell you, that's just a myth. Mucus is actually a vital part of our immune system. Traps particles that we inhale like dust and allergens and germs. Now, at baseline, mucus is usually clear and thin, but when the body encounters a trigger like a virus or a bacteria, white blood cells are sent to that mucus lining to change its consistency and its color. Let's just not assume anytime you see green or yellow snot, it means a bacterial infection. We need antibiotics. Most of the time, it's likely viral. So talk to your doctor about other options first. Now, one of the things I love about natural medicines is that we have many antiviral treatments available. Now visit the link in my bio or go directly to my website at medschoolformoms.com/medicines to learn about some of my favorite kid-friendly natural medicines.