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“Green snot means bacteria”
10 Jun 2026 · ADÚO team
The myth
If the mucus turns green, your child needs antibiotics.
The evidence
The color of mucus reflects the normal stages of a cold, not a bacterial infection. Most colds clear up on their own in 7–10 days with nasal rinses and fluids.
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