Is nasal mucus sharing a thing of the future?

  • 19 August 2025
  • Blocked nose  
  • Postnasal drip (mucus dripping down the throat)
  • Facial pressure

If these symptoms last for more than 12 weeks, you may have chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)

This is a significant issue.

CRS symptoms are experienced by  11% of UK adults and 11.6% of the U.S adult population.
Source: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/2/e055603 and https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/sinuses.htm

Nasal Microbiota Transplantation (NMT) is drawing attention as an innovative way to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), by restoring a healthy nasal microbiota. NMT involves transferring nasal mucus from a healthy donor to a patient with Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS), to restore a healthy nasal microbial balance. A study showed that after 5 days of NMT, patients with CRS experienced a significant reduction in symptoms like cough and facial pain, with no reported side effects.
Shekhar, S., Schwarzer, M., Dhariwal, A. & Petersen, F.C., 2025. Nasal microbiota transplantation: a gateway to novel treatments. Trends in Microbiology, 33(3), pp.264–267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2024.11.008

But let’s be honest - learning the techniques of a skilled BradCliff® practitioner is a whole lot more appealing than signing up for a nasal mucus transplant.

With BradCliff® , the nose comes first.
Breathing well starts with the nose. Blocked, boggy, or unhealthy nasal passages can alter breathing patterns, increase accessory muscle use, and contribute to dysfunctional breathing. A healthy nose is the essential first step to breathing well—and staying well.

With BradCliff, you get proven, practical tools to breathe better—without needing anyone else’s nasal mucus.

What Your Nasal Mucus Colour Means

This is a fun read plus a sensational title as it speaks many truths:
 "What the colour of your snot says about your health".
An article by Nicole Collins in The Telegraph 07 August 2025.

  • Clear – Normal and healthy.

  • White – Congestion or mild irritation (cold, allergy).

  • Yellow – Fighting infection (immune cells at work).

  • Green – Stronger infection or sinus involvement.

  • Red/Pink – Irritation or small blood vessels breaking.

  • Brown/Black – Dirt, dried blood, or rarely fungal infection.

BMJ Best Practice. Acute Rhinosinusitis in Adults (2023); Mayo Clinic Staff. Nasal discharge: What those colors mean (Mayo Clinic, 2022).

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