infection or not?

DID YOU KNOW…

...The notion that green mucus indicates the presence of an infection is false? The relevance of mucus color is a myth that even many doctors believe, according to Drs. Aaron E. Carroll and Rachel C. Vreeman, coauthors of Don't Swallow Your Gum.  In their book, the authors write, "There is no evidence that green mucus indicates an infection or that antibiotics shorten the duration of an illness when green snot is a symptom." So, the next time you have green mucus, do not assume that you have an infection that requires an antibiotic.  Dr. Strand uses many different alternative therapies that are very effective at treating these acute conditions. 

(The book's title refers to the often-heard myth that gum will remain in your stomach for seven years.)