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What Does Orange Mucus Mean?

Changes in Snot Texture

Snot or mucus texture is associated with its moisture content. In general, freely flowing nasal mucus tends to have a higher water content level than hard snot. Thus, drinking water would be a good way to thin the mucus. During an illness, you might notice a change in the mucus texture. Watery snot from your nose can be a warning sign of CSF or cerebrospinal fluid leak, which occurs when the membranes around the brain is torn after an injury. [5]