Whether dark or light, hard or soft - the color and consistency of your snot could be an early warning sign for health problems. Doctors say it's worth keeping an eye on as allergy season arrives.

With a simple glance, our snot's colour and consistency can already help us glean a little bit about what's going on: snot can be like a visual thermometer.

A deviated septum is when the bone and cartilage that separate the nasal cavity — known as the nasal septum — are deviated (off-center). This septal tissue is the reason people have two nostrils.

In most cases, your snot will be down to a harmless cold. But if you're worried about any of your symptoms you can call 111 who will be able to advise you on next steps, you can also visit a ...

Your snot can change colour for a range of reasons and not always in line with the progress of illness, says Allen Cheng, the the director of Infectious Diseases at Monash Health.

The mucus is our immune system rising to the challenge, shoving virus out of our bodies with our snot. Our bodies are defending us in the best way they know how—with lots and lots of boogers.

A deviated septum can vary from moderate to severe, and in the worst cases, can lead to nasal obstruction that requires treatment. — TNS Your nose is front and centre on your face.

Snot plays a powerful role in protecting us from disease – and its colour alone can provide insights into what's going on in our bodies. Of course, we now know that snot doesn't affect people's ...