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Hello Rebecca. The yellow discharge from your nose could have been due to infection or chronic common cold. It is common knowledge that infection turns the secretions yellow. But a clear yellow discharge may not necessarily mean infection . Long standing cold can lead to thin yellow discharge.
The common cold is a viral respiratory infection causing sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, headache and more. Bronchitis, an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, causes cough, dark or yellow mucus, chest pain and more. Pinkeye is redness and swelling of the membrane that lines the eyelid, called the conjunctiva. Hay fever, an allergic reaction to outdoor pollens and molds, causes nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and more. Symptoms of heartburn and GERD are a burning feeling in the chest, throat, or mouth, nausea, and more.