😷Different colors of snot can indicate various health conditions.
🌈Mucus protects your respiratory passages from dust, bacteria, and toxins.
💦Mucus is comprised of 95% water and contains protective chemicals called mucin.
🤧Green snot can be a sign of infection and the body's immune response.
👃Swallowing mucus is normal, as your body produces about 1.5 liters of snot per day.
Why does mucus change color?
—Mucus can change color due to various reasons, such as infection, immune response, or exposure to certain substances.
What does green snot indicate?
—Green snot can indicate an active immune response to an infection or other irritants.
Is it normal to swallow mucus?
—Yes, it is normal to swallow mucus. In fact, your body naturally produces and removes approximately 1.5 liters of mucus per day.
Can mucus protect against bacteria and toxins?
—Yes, mucus in your respiratory passages acts as a protective barrier against dust, bacteria, and toxins.
What is mucus made of?
—Mucus is primarily made of water, sugar, protein, and some salts. It also contains protective chemicals called mucin.
00:02Learn why your body secretions change color.
01:43Discover the composition of mucus and how it protects your respiratory passages.
02:56Understand the various colors of snot and their possible causes.
03:37Find out why green snot can be a sign of infection.
05:12Learn that swallowing mucus is normal and your body produces approximately 1.5 liters of snot per day.
