What does it mean to have yellow nasal discharge in the morning?

Nov 19, 2021 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Lately, I’ve been experiencing nasal discomfort upon waking up in the morning—I’ve noticed that my nasal discharge is yellow. Could you please explain what might be causing this?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Chunqing
Hello, if your child has yellow nasal discharge every morning for an extended period, chronic rhinitis or allergic rhinitis should be considered. A concurrent bacterial infection is also possible. Therefore, treatment may require oral antiallergic medications or specific medications for rhinitis; in some cases, antibiotics may need to be added to the regimen to facilitate recovery. I hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!