Mucus Build-up?

Question

I'm a wrestler who must watch his weight, but have recently gotten a terrible cold and a small sore throat. This has led me to wonder if blowing your nose as often as i have been has any effect on your weight. i guess what i'm asking is that is mucus made up of cells already in your body system or does it get created anew?

Answer 1

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The mucus membranes are already there, but when you get a cold your body produces more than normal, trying to flush the germs out of your body. I really don't think it will cause you to lose weight, being sick and the lack of an appetite probably will.

Answer 2

SORRY i HAVE NO CLUE