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Immune System & Disease
28 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Get a Cold
Fact 1 of 284%
Your nose produces a full liter of snot every single day.
Mucus production spikes during infection.
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When you have a cold, your mucous membranes work overtime, creating over a liter of fluid. This surge is designed to trap and physically flush out the viral invaders from your respiratory tract.
"The average human swallows most of their mucus without ever noticing."
During an infection, the consistency changes from clear to thick, indicating your immune system is actively fighting back.
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