9 Telltale Signs Flu Season Is in Full Swing

The drugstore is totally sold out of tissues

What’s with all that mucus, anyway? “When your body is trying to fight infection, the cells in the nose generate more mucus in order to clear the system of harmful bacteria and viruses,” explains Christopher Hollingsworth, MD, general and endovascular surgery, NYC Surgical Associates. “As mucus levels increase, the mucous lining swells and the nasal cavity fills with excess fluid.” It sounds pretty disgusting, and causes a major stir in the tissue aisle of local stores all over flu-trodden regions. Find out what your mucus says about your health.

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