It goes by many names: snot, booger, phlegm, mucus. Call it what you will, but we need to at least acknowledge the importance of what that gooey substance lining your mouth, nose, sinuses, throat, lungs and gastrointestinal tract does for your health.

The Cleveland Clinic has done just that, with a helpful infographic about what the shade of your nasal mucus may mean for your health. Of course, if you are concerned about the color of your snot, it is always best to consult a doctor. Check out the infographic below. 

The Cleveland Clinic has also made an infographic about “What The Color of Your Urine Says About Your Health.”