However excess or abnormal nasal discharges can be clinical sign of an underlying respiratory system disease. In disease conditions the nasal discharge becomes thick and may have a foul smell. Other accompanying clinical signsExcess nasal discharge is likely to be associated with underlying disease conditions. Therefore, any other clinical sign increase in body temperature, difficulty in breathing, reduced appetite are warning signs that the nasal discharge is abnormal. Other irritants like ammonia which can arise from poorly ventilated livestock houses can result in excess nasal discharge.

Source: Standard Digital June 15, 2021 10:41 UTC