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Nasal discharge refers to fluid that comes from the nose, and originates in the nasal passages. This fluid may be clear, blood-tinged, bloody, or it may contain mucus (mucoid discharge) or pus (purulent discharge). In some instances, the nasal discharge may contain food particles. The nasal discharge may originate from one nostril (unilateral) or from both nostrils (bilateral).
Bloody show is just more of the same mucus that makes up the plug of mucus. This mucus is combined with blood from the cervix. As the cervix opens up and softens, small capillaries break, resulting in blood in the mucus. This discharge may be brownish, pink or red. The only thing to be concerned with is loss of more than a couple tablespoons of bright red blood.