2007-01-10 12:25:27 · 9 answers · asked by Kevin H 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
It does not matter if you swallow flem or secretions. I am a registered nurse. Other than it being unpleasant for you there is no medical reason why you can't swallow. Your stomach acids kill many germs daily and there is nothing in your lung that your stomach won't take care of. Good health.
2007-01-10 12:31:24 · answer #1 · answered by Rhonda B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your nasal passages are lined with tiny hairs and mucous membranes that filter out dirt from the air you breath in and move it down into your throat - where you swallow it and your stomach takes good care of it. So, don't worry; spit it out or swallow it, whatever you like. The color of the phlegm you cough up is an indicator of what's happening with your lungs and is an assessment finding a medical professional will ask you about.
2007-01-10 19:28:54 · answer #2 · answered by snowman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you swallow enough of it...it will just make you throw up. So, when you cough it up...try to spit it out. I hate having to vomit!
2007-01-10 12:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can make you throw up. You should really spit it out in a tissue.
2007-01-10 12:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Corina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes no difference...it's just gross to swallow that stuff!
2007-01-10 12:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by Redawg J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eww....spit it out!! Why do you want to swallow it !
2007-01-10 18:38:21 · answer #6 · answered by Pixie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might get a little nauseated but other than that probably not
2007-01-10 12:32:36 · answer #7 · answered by rabbitmedic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll just end up throwing it up again.
2007-01-10 12:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spit it out when you can or you will get stomach ache also
2007-01-10 12:34:58 · answer #9 · answered by blank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋