Do I have to go to the emergency room and wait for hours when I'm otherwise fine? Thank you very much!

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Hello ! I had influenza 3 weeks ago. For a few days now, I have been having green fly and bad smell in my nose from time to time. Is this a sign of bacterial infection? No fever, no general malaise... I don't see the rest of my message so I'm writing again here. I had influenza 3 weeks ago, since a few days I have green fly and bad smell in my nose from time to time..

Emmanuelle Laflamme · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your question :) Indeed, greenish nasal secretions throughout the day can be a sign of infection. However, this is not a case for a hospital emergency room at all. If you don't see any improvement in a few days, or if you have a fever, I suggest you see your family doctor. If you don't have a family doctor, you can find an appointment on www.rvsq.gouv.qc.ca or on bonjoursante.ca. A final option, but with a fee, is www.olivemedic.ca I hope this helps a little :) Have a good evening, Emmanuelle