Snot is usually clear and watery, but when you get sick, it can turn green or yellow. This color change is actually a sign that an epic superhero battle is happening inside your body!

When germs attack your nose, your body quickly sends white blood cells to the rescue. They are your body’s tiny, brave soldiers.

• White blood cells carry a special green chemical inside them that helps them destroy and digest germs.
• After these cells have done their job and fought bravely, they stay in your nose and turn your snot green.
• The more soldiers there are fighting the germs, the greener the snot gets!

This teaches us how amazing and strong our own body is. Green snot simply means that your defense system is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do: fighting to make you healthy again.

The next time you blow your nose and see green snot, you can thank your tiny soldiers for a job well done. Just remember to use a tissue, and please don’t eat the heroes! 🤧🦸‍♂️