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Slimy snot is an important part of how your immune system wards off germs and fights back from infection.

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do our noses get snotty when we are sick? – Veronica P., age 5, Panama City, Florida Not many things are as uncomfortable and annoying as a runny or congested nose when you’re sick. Constantly blowing your nose and not being able to breathe through it may leave you wondering: Why does this happen? I’m a nurse practitioner who works with kids

Eye discharge usually indicates the presence of infection or allergy and should be promptly treated. Allergic conjunctivitis results in white mucus discharge from the eyes.