swallow your coughed up phlegm or just spit it out? I know this is sorta nasty, but I'm sick right now and am not sure if it matters or not. Thanks
2007-01-18 09:04:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Either is fine.
Phlegm that is swallowed enters the stomach where any microorganisms present would be destroyed by the stomach acid.
Spitting it out is good as long as you dispose of it in a tissue & wash your hands after to avoid spreading infectious germs.
2007-01-18 09:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by Daiquiri Dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who says it is better to spit it out. I always swallow it & never got sicker
2007-01-18 17:21:46 · answer #2 · answered by hobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i spit, well sometimes.. for me i've been sick alot and when i did spit it did get rid of all the germs and stuff..whenever i coughed i would sometimes get phlem in my mouth so i just got to a near toilett and spit and i get better. spit.
2007-01-18 17:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by Very Very. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's better to spit it out cuz then the germs are leaving your body. but honestly, i can't bring myelf to do all that hacking and gagging so i just swallow it. :-)
2007-01-18 17:28:18 · answer #4 · answered by heidi25ny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter either way. If you swallow it...it is digested.
2007-01-18 17:16:00 · answer #5 · answered by saved_by_grace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋